CMSY 163 Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security

This course is designed to give students experience with firewall hardware and software. Different firewall systems will be illustrated, and students will be given the opportunity to install and configure them. The course is designed with a network administrator in mind. An extensive background in network administration, or a computer professional with an MCSE or equivalent would have adequate background knowledge for waiver.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CMSY 162

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1) Describe the characteristics of TCP and UDP packets
   
2. 2) Describe ingress and egress filtering and when to use each
   
3. 3) Describe what a packet filter is, and how it functions
   
4. 4) Describe what a proxy is, and how it functions
5. 5) Describe what stateful inspection is, and how it functions
   
6. 6) Compare and contrast packet filters, proxies, and stateful inspection
7. 7) Identify the differences between normal and attacking traffic on a firewall
8. 8) Setup and configure a firewall for proper outgoing and incoming policies
9. 9) Determine the limitations of firewall technology, and define when other security measures need to be in
   place
   

Course Objectives

1. 1) Describe the characteristics of TCP and UDP packets
   
2. 2) Describe ingress and egress filtering and when to use each
   
3. 3) Describe what a packet filter is, and how it functions
   
4. 4) Describe what a proxy is, and how it functions
5. 5) Describe what stateful inspection is, and how it functions
   
6. 6) Compare and contrast packet filters, proxies, and stateful inspection
7. 7) Identify the differences between normal and attacking traffic on a firewall
8. 8) Setup and configure a firewall for proper outgoing and incoming policies
9. 9) Determine the limitations of firewall technology, and define when other security measures need to be in
   place