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Core Module Information
Module title: Network Security
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSN11111
Module leader: Sanaullah Jan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The aim of the module is to develop a deep understanding of advanced areas related to security and digital forensics that will allow graduates to act professionally in the design, analysis, implementation, and reporting of network security strategies. An outline of the main areas includes:• Introduction. Networking Concepts; Network Security Concepts; Network Threats and Attacks; Network Defense - Perimeter, Defence in Depth• Firewalls. Concepts; Types - Host, Network; Technologies - Static packet filtering; Stateful packet filtering; Multilayer firewall; Architectures; Polices; and Implementation and Deployment. • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS). Concepts; Types; Alert Monitoring and Sensor Tuning; behavioural analysis, in-line/out-of-line.• Access Control and Authentication. Concepts: Trust and Identity; Attacks; Models - Access Control Models; Network Device Access Control; AAA, Layer 2; Device Hardening.• Remote Access and VPNs. Concepts; Cryptography; Types - L2, L3 and L4/5; Technologies; IPSec and SSL.• Wireless Security. Wireless Overview; Attacks; Encryption; Authentication.• CCNA Certification - Concepts. CIA; Attacks on CIA; Data Classification; Law and Ethics; Network policies; Risk Management and Secure Network Design; Security in the SDLC; Cisco self-defending network; Secure Administration.• CCNA Certification - Secure Infrastructure and Extending Security. Cisco Layer 2 Security; Cisco IOS Firewalls. Cisco IOS IPS; Cisco VPN and Cryptographic Solutions; Digital Signatures and PKI.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop an advanced knowledge, and critically evaluate, key network security principles and methods.

LO2: Develop analytical skills related to the academic principles and practical skills required to implement and support a complex network infrastructures, with regards to security.

LO3: Research, Design, implement, evaluate and critically analyse a system to a given set of network security requirements.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sanaullah Jan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Weekly in-person lectures to discuss theoretical aspects of the Network Security and related concepts.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Weekly practical lab sessions, usually after the lectures, to perform practical implementation and have hands-on experience of Network Security techniques covered during lectures.
Online Guided independent study 156 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study and practical lab implementation with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 25 1~2 Week 7 HOURS= 90 Minutes A short answer closed-book in-class test via Moodle to assess students learning of the topics covered in first 5 lectures of the module.
Class Test 25 1~2 Week 13 HOURS= 90 Minutes A short answer closed-book in-class test via Moodle to assess students learning of the topics covered in last 5 lectures of the module.
Project - Practical 50 2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 6000-8000 Words A Network Security problem oriented research-based, academic written report to be submitted in Week 15. It demonstrate an understanding of the problem specification, and the technical approach taken to develop the network with the specified requirements. The report should contain motivation, aim and objectives of the project withreference to the current works in literature.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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