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Topics to Cover |
[NSA/DHS CAE-CDE]
Knowledge Unit |
Covered? |
- Overview of Networking (OSI Model)
- Network Media
- Network architectures (LANs, WANs)
- Network Devices (Routers, Switches, VPNs, Firewalls)
- Network Services
- Network Protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, UDP)
- Network Topolities
- Overview of Network Security Issues
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Networking Concepts |
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- Network Architectures
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Services
- Network Protocols (TCP/IP - v4 and v6, DNS< HTTP, SSL, TLS)
- Network Address Translation and Sub-netting
- Network Analysis/Troubleshooting
- Network Evolution (Change Management, BYOD)
- Remote and Distributed Management
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Network Technology and Protocols |
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Learning Outcomes
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- Students will be able to describe the fundamental concepts, technologies,
components and issues related to communications and data networks.
- Students will be able to describe a basic network architecture given
a specific need and set of hosts/clients.
- Students will be able to track and identify the packets involved in a simple TCP connection
(or a trace of such a connection).
- Students will be able to use a network monitoring tools (e.g., WireShark)
- Students will be able to use a network mapping tool (e.g., Nmap)
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge of network technologies to design and
construct a working network
- Students will be able to analyze a trace of packets to identify the establishment of a TCP
connection.
- Students will be able to demonstrate the use of a network monitor to display packets.
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