CST 260 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Introduces the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Emphasizes network security concepts, network virtualization, and automation.

Prerequisite(s): CST 164 with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Configure routers and switches using OSPF.

Describe how OSPF finds the fastest available path.
Explain how OSPF routers complete a generic link-state routing process to reach a state of convergence.
Configure and verify a small network for OSPFv2.

Mitigate threats and enhance network security.

Describe Network Security Best Practices to include: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Describe the Defense in Depth Approach.
Explain the different types of firewalls.
Differentiate between an IDP and an IPS.
Explain the Content Security Appliance.
Describe the use of ACLs.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Troubleshoot various Network Security Concepts
Describe the causes of Network Breaches and how to mitigate them
Discuss troubleshooting Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Describe the process of Packet Filtering and the two types of ACLs

Demonstrate understanding of network virtualization technologies.

Explain the benefits of Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Describe the two major network architectures that support network virtualization
Demonstrate an understanding between a Traditional Architecture and a SDN Architecture.