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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Configuring Security on a LAN

IT303 · Networks — Week 11 of 16

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This week’s topics

Configuring Security on a LAN

  1. Router and switch administrative hardening
  2. WPA2 and WPA3 wireless security
  3. MAC address filtering
  4. Virtual LANs (VLANs)
  5. Network access control lists
  6. WiFi (Wireless) Password Security - WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS Explained
  7. VLANs and Trunking - CompTIA Network+ N10-009 - 2.2
  8. VLAN Explained

What you will be able to do

  • 3.3 Explain steps to configure security on a local area network.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain steps to configure security on a local area network.

Study materials

Videos

  • WiFi (Wireless) Password Security - WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS Explained · YouTube · PowerCert Animated Videos · 9 min · for registered students
  • VLANs and Trunking - CompTIA Network+ N10-009 - 2.2 · YouTube · Professor Messer · 12 min · for registered students
  • VLAN Explained · YouTube · PowerCert Animated Videos · 5 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • An Introduction to Computer Networks, 4.2.5: Wi-Fi Security · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter; pp. 114–121 · for registered students
  • NIST SP 800-153, section 2: WLAN Security Configuration · PDF · NIST, guidance; pp. 3–7 · for registered students
  • Security Engineering (3rd ed.), ch. 21: Network Attack and Defence · PDF · Other, textbook chapter; pp. 699–735 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Computer Networks
  • Week 2: Network Models and Architecture
  • Week 3: Network Geographical Classifications
  • Week 4: Network Topologies
  • Week 5: Network Communication and Addressing
  • Week 6: LAN and WAN Services Evaluation
  • Week 7: Network Performance and Common Issues
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: LAN Implementation and Diagnostics
  • Week 10: Network Security Threats and Mitigation
  • Week 11: Configuring Security on a LAN
  • Week 12: Applying Networks in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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