CNIT 108 Wireless Networks

Course Objectives:

Firewalls are among the best-known security tools in use today, and their critical role in information security continues to grow. However, firewalls are most effective when they are backed by effective security planning, a well-designed security policy, and when they work in concert with anti-virus software, intrusion detection systems, and other tools. This book aims to explore firewalls in the context of these other elements, providing readers with a solid, in-depth introduction to firewalls that focuses on both managerial and technical aspects of security. Coverage includes packet filtering, authentication, proxy servers, encryption, bastion hosts, virtual private networks (VPNs), log file maintenance, and intrusion detection systems. The third edition offers updated content and brand new material, from enhanced coverage of non-firewall subjects like information and network security to an all-new section dedicated to intrusion detection in the context of incident response.

Prerequisite: CNIT 103.

Grading: Letter grade based on accumulated points as follows:

Required Text: I will update any changes for Exam 107 as needed.

• CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs, 3rd Edition

• Mark Ciampa - Western Kentucky University

• ISBN-10: 1133132170 ISBN-13: 9781133132172

• 514 Pages Paperback

Quizzes/Final 30

Homework 30

Forum Posts 40

Requirements:

As this is an on-line course, Internet connectivity from home, office or library will be needed. In addition to the weekly readings in the texts, there are chapter questions, quizzes, and additional research. Some reports will be in the form of postings to the Discussion Board, some will be short printed papers.

Feel free to post comments or questions to the Discussion Board or meet for discussions in the Chat Area at any time. For Tips, see how to take this course

Be sure to check your email frequently, and check the course web page weekly to see new announcements.

Questions? Post in the class Discussion Board, send me an e-mail (dtaha@ccsf.edu), or setup an appt. The Final Exam will be comprehensive and will be given online during finals week.

Course Schedule: There are 12 Chapters in the book. We will cover about one chapter every week. There are 11 Homework assignments, you must complete 6 of them for full credit. Pick which interests you and complete those. When you login to Insight you will see the detailed Calendar of Topics, Assignments, Quizzes.

Communication Guidelines: Online you will also find some guidelines for class participation, and links to the CCSF Computer Policies.

In general, following good Netiquette (communication guidelines for the Internet) is recommended and expected.