Course: Network Security

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Course title Network Security
Course code KIT/NBPS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Neradová Soňa, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
"In case of extraordinary measures, the teaching will take place remotely using the MS Teams program at the time according to the schedule. Attending group meetings at MS Teams is equivalent to attending lectures and seminars. " Security threats Network security Attacks on network foundations Response to attacks Wireless networks Network infrastructure Windows OS Linux OS Endpoint security Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and processeswork

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Monitoring, Demonstration, Skills training, Laboratory work
  • Preparation for an exam - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for a credit (assessment) - 10 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for a partial test - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for a final test - 4 hours per semester
  • Contact teaching - 39 hours per semester
  • Practical training - 39 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the design and implementation of network device security measures with an emphasis on endpoint protection. The content covers network device security, firewalls, VPN technologies, secure access, and protection against network threats. The course builds on the content of the courses Computer Networks CCNAv7) and Linux OS.
The absolvent should possess adequate theoretical knowledge about identification of security risks and their solving. The absolvent should be able to demonstrate the concept of securing business communication in practice.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and co-requisites The prerequisites are successfully completed bachelor's degree courses KIT / BPS1 to BPS3 and their proven knowledge (or corresponding knowledge of level 3 Cisco CCNA courses), basic knowledge of Linux operating system and basics of programming. These skills have to be proved by certificates of Cisco Networking Academy courses completion (set of CCNAv7), or a corresponding Cisco certification.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

The prerequisite for a credit in this subject is the successful completion of an e-learning course (a required test success rate of 70%), and the independent development of an application that verifies and displays the security settings of Windows 11 Pro. The GUI application will have the format of an output table (e.g., columns: Check, Status, Comment) with the following content: Antivirus Software: Verification of the status of Windows Defender or another antivirus program Check whether the antivirus is active, updated, and has real-time protection enabled Windows Update: Check the status of system updates List any missing security patches or the last update. User Accounts and UAC: Verification of User Account Control (UAC) settings Check who has administrator rights Detection of outdated or temporary accounts. Services and Protocols: Check for outdated or risky protocols (e.g., SMBv1) Verification of the status of potentially dangerous services (e.g., Telnet, RDP) Encryption and BitLocker: Check whether BitLocker is enabled on system drives Verification of TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings for encryption. Network Security: Check for open ports Verification of VPN, proxy, or Wi-Fi encryption settings.
Recommended literature
  • DOSTÁLEK, Libor, Marta VOHNOUTOVÁ a Miroslav KNOTEK. Velký průvodce infrastrukturou PKI a technologií elektronického podpisu. 2., aktualiz. vyd.. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-251-2619-6.
  • MURDOCH, Don. Blue Team Handbook: Incident Response Edition: A condensed field guide for the Cyber Security Incident Responder.. Independent Publishing Platform, 2016. ISBN 978-1500734756.
  • SANTOS, Omar. CCNA security 210-260: official cert guide. Indianapolis, IN: Cisco press, 2015. ISBN 15872056.


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