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NET 477 Network Security

Dale Buchholz

Office: CDM Center 617
Fall 2024-2025
Class number: 14917
Section number: 730
Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
OLSYN CHLIV Online Campus
Course homepage: http://d2l.depaul.edu

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Summary

Network infrastructure security issues, including perimeter security defense, firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, Intrusion Detection Systems, wireless security, network security auditing tools and ethical considerations. Strategies for the deployment of "Defense-In-Depth" mechanisms in an enterprise computing environment.



Texts

Optional E-Text:

CCNA SECURITY 210-260: Official Cert Guide, Santos, Omar; Stuppi,John, Cisco Press, 2015, ISBN 0-13-407785-7

Optional E-Text:

 

CCNA SECURITY 640-554: Live Lessons, Barker, Keith, Pearson IT Certification, 2012, ISBN 0-13-325900-5



Grading

Required coursework components and their contribution to the final grade will be:

  1. 4 Homeworks (50 pts each; total 200 pts)
  2. 4 Labs (50 pts each; total 200 pts)
  3. Final Design Project (100 pts)

Final grades will be calculated as follows: points earned divided by possible points will yield a total course percentage score between 0% and 100%.  Letter grades will be assigned as:
 

Percent

Grade

 

Percent

Grade

93-100

A

 

77-79

C+

90-92

A-

 

73-76

C

87-89

B+

 

70-72

C-

83-86

B

 

60-69

D

80-82

B-

 

< 60

F



Prerequisites

NET 463 Computer Networks is required. 



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296