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Programme Name Executive Diploma in Network & Cyber Security

Level 4
Total Credits 4
Type of award Executive Diploma
Programme Description This programme is designed to touch every aspect of
Network Technology and Cyber security to transit into the
industrialization of the computer networks.
Objective This programme is designed to contribute significantly
towards societal outlook and environmental responsibility,
and more importantly, towards the Network Technology.
Language of instruction English
Method of learning and Lectures, Tutorials, Practical.
teaching (e.g.
lecture/tutorial/lab/field
work/studio/blended learning/e-
learning, etc.):

Brief description of courses offered in the programme:

Topic Course Credit

1. Data Communication & networking 1
2. Cyber Security Fundamentals 1
3. Advance Routing Technology 1
4. Advance Switching Technology & Trouble Shoot 1
Total Credit Value 4

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COURSE INFORMATION:
Course Name Data Communication & networking
Course Code DNCS4011
Course Description This course on Data Communication and Networks provides an
introduction to the fundamental concepts on data communication
and the design, deployment, and management of computer
networks.
Course Learning  Analyse the features and operations of various application
Outcomes layer protocols such as Http, DNS, and SMTP
 Describe the differences between data communication
operations and data processing operations.
 Design an enterprise network employing the state transition
diagrams for high level network error recovery protocols
Credits 1
Teaching and Learning Activities
Topic Content/Modules Face to Face Independent
Lecture Practical Learning

1. Introduction of Data Communication 2 2

 Data link layer bridging and switching
 Network layer routing and switching
 Transport layer gatewaying
 Application layer relaying and gatewaying the internet
2. Network Integration (Multimedia) 3 3
 Multimedia applications
 Multimedia application layer techniques
 TDM 12 Networks
 The Internet
 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Networks
 Multi-Protocol Label (MPLS)
 Network design
 Network design criteria
 Network design methodology
 Design Document
 Approval
 Network implementation
3. Technology Management 3 3
 Pyramid of Management
 DSS Technology
 AI Technology
 System Security for Organizations
 Advance Transactions
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 Technology Evolution.
 Information Systems Evolution
 Executive Information System (EIS)
4. Cisco Certifications 3 3
 Router
 Roles
 Software & Hardware Routers
 Router Vendors
 Cisco Hierarchical Design Model
 Fixed & Modular Router
 Router Interfaces
 Internal & External Components
 Boot Process
 Initial Router Configuration
 WAN
 Technologies
 Lease Line Intro
 CSU / DSU
 Encapsulation
 Modern photonics
 VOIP communication system
 Modern communication protocols
5. Routing 3 3
 Guide Line of Routing
 Types of Routing
 Static Routing
 Packet Forwarding Mechanism
 Administrative Distance
 Disadvantage of Static
 Dynamic Routing Advantage of Dynamic Routing Types of
Dynamic Routing Protocol
Total 14 14
Credit 1
References 1. Oliver C. lbe (2017) Fundamentals of Data Communication
Networks, Wiley; 1 edition

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Course Name Cyber Security Fundamentals

Course Code DNCS4021
Course Description The Cyber Security Fundamentals Course will provide learners
with principles of data and technology that frame and define
cyber security.
Course Learning  Identify security tools and hardening techniques
Outcomes  Distinguish system and application security threats and
vulnerabilities
 Assess cyber security risk management policies in order to
adequately protect an organization's critical information and
assets
Credits 1
Teaching and Learning Activities
Topic Content/Modules Face to Face Independent
Lecture Practical Learning

1. Introduction: 2 2
 Codes and Ciphers
 Some Classifiable systems
 Statistical theory of cipher systems
 Complexity theory of crypto systems
 Stream ciphers
 Block ciphers
Stream Ciphers:
 Rotor based system
 shift register based systems
 Design considerations for stream ciphers
 Cryptanalysis of stream ciphers
 Combined encryption

2. Block Ciphers 3 3
 DES and variant,
 Modes of use of DES
 Public key systems
 knapsack systems
 RSK
 Diffle Hellman Exchange
 Authentication and Digital signatures
Elliptic curve based systems.
System Identification and clustering:
 Cryptology of speech signals
 Narrow band and wide band systems Analogue& Digital
 Systems of speech encryption

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3. Security: Hash function – Authentication: 3 3
 Protocols
 Digital Signature standards.
Electronics Mail Security
 PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) MIME
 Data Compression technique.
IP Security:
 Architecture
 Authentication Leader
 Encapsulating security Payload
 Key Management
4. Web security: 3 3
 Secure Socket Layer & Transport Layer security,
 Secure electronic transactions.
 Firewalls Design principle
 Established systems.
 Telecommunication Network Architecture, Management
Information Model
 Management servicing and functions Structure of management
information
 TMN information model
 SNMP v1, SNMP2 & SNMP3,
 RMON1 & 2
5. Intrusion Techniques 3 3
 Foot Printing
 Social Engineering.
 Scanning Exploits.
 System Hacking.
 Web Server Hacking
 Countermeasures
 Patching the vulnerabilities
Firewalls and UTM
 Cisco PIX / ASA
 Types of Firewalls, Installation of PIX / ASA
 Bridge Mode
 Basic Configuration
 NAT
 Authentication
 Logging, Monitoring
 IPSEC VPN
 SSL VPN
 Backup and Restore
 ASQ (IPS) and QoS
 SEISMO

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Total 14 14
Credit 1
References 1. Don Franke (2016) Cyber Security Basics: Protect your
organization by applying the fundamentals, CreateSpace
Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition.

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Course Name Advance Routing Technology

Course Code DNCS4031
Course Description This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology,
PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics
include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and
network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching
configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a
router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide
solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols.
Course Learning  Describe the principles of congestion control and trade-offs in
Outcomes fairness and efficiency in the group assignment
 State the sockets programming and can implement
client/server programs
 Formulate the principles of routing and the semantics and
syntax of IP as Network Administrator
Credits 1
Teaching and Learning Activities
Topic Content/Modules Face to Face Independent
Lecture Practical Learning

1. Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols – EIGRP 2 2

 Establishing Neighbours
 IP Routing Table
 Optimizing EIGRP Convergence
 Route Filtering
 Route Summarization
 Authentication
2. Access List 3 3
 Standard
 Extended
 Access Class
Network Address Translation
 Type of NAT
 Static
 Dynamic
 PAT
3. Open Shortest Path First - OSPF 3 3
 Planning
 Verification
 Configuration
 Neighbors

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4. Adjacencies Formation 3 3
 Link State Advt – LSAs
 Link State Database
 Route Filtering & Summarization
 Areas & Special Areas
 Authentication
 Virtual Links
5. Path Control 3 3
 Redistribution into EIGRP
 Redistribution into OSPF
 Redistribution with Lists
 Redistribution with Route Map
 Policy Based Routing – PBR
Border Gateway Protocol – BGP
 Internal BGP
 External BGP
 Neighbours
 Verifying BGP Tables
 Route Filtering

Total 14 14
Credit 1
References 1. Josh Loveless ,Ray Blair and Arvind durai (2018) IP Multicast,
Volume II: Advanced Multicast Concepts and Large-Scale
Multicast Design (Networking Technology) Cisco Press; 1
edition

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Course Name Advance Switching Technology & Trouble Shoot

Course Code DNCS4041
Course Description Advanced Switched Networks This module develops in depth
analytical and practical knowledge and skills for, development
cycles of, configuring and managing Internetworking devices in
Local Area Networks using advance switching protocols. It
provides further experience of laboratory team working and
individual trouble shooting.
Course Learning  Manage a simple LANs structure using advanced switching
Outcomes protocols
 Execute the configuring exercises as a group assignment
 Configure a campus switches to support voice
Credits 1
Teaching and Learning Activities
Topic Content/Modules Face to Face Independent
Lecture Practical Learning

1. Building Campus Network 2 2

 Switch port Configuration
 Layer 3 Switch
 Tables used in Switching
 Switch port Configuration
 VLANs& VLAN Trunks & VTP
 Ether Channel
 STP&PVST
 Adv.STP(RSTP&MST)
 Inter VLAN Routing
 Multi-Layer Switching(MLS)
2. Designing Campus Networks 3 3
 Hierarchical Network Design
 Modular Network Design
 Router Redundancy in Multilayer Switching
 HSRP
 VRRP
 GLBP
3. Campus Network Services 3 3
 IP Telephony
 Wireless LANs
Securing Switched Networks
 Port Security
 Port-based Authentication
 Mitigating Spoofing Attacks
 Best practices for Securing Switches

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4. Securing Switched Networks 3 3
 Port Security
 Port-based Authentication
 Mitigating Spoofing Attacks
 Securing Switched Networks
 Introduction to Network Maintenance
 Introduction to Troubleshooting Process
 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
5. Basic & Adv. Cisco Catalyst Switch 3 3
Troubleshooting
 Introduction toTrouble shooting Routing
 Protocols
 Security Troubleshooting
IP Services Trouble shooting
 IP Communications Troubleshooting
 IPv6 Troubleshooting
 Advanced Services Troubleshooting
 Large Enterprise Network Troubleshooting

Total 14 14
Credit 1
References 1. Vinit Jain, Brad Edgeworth and Richard Furr (
2018)Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches and NX-OS
(Networking Technology) Cisco Press; 1st edition

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