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Network Technology and Protocols

The intent of the Network Technology and Protocols Knowledge Unit is to expand students’ knowledge of networking to include an understanding common network protocols, how network components interact, and how networks evolve over time. The Knowledge Unit will also extend student experiences in using tools to monitor and analyze a network. Students expand their familiarity with network vulnerabilities.

Topics

  1. Network Switching (Ethernet) a. ARP and RARP b. Layer 2 security issues
  2. IPv4 suite a. IPv4 Addressing
  3. IPv6 suite a. IPv6 Addressing
  4. Routing in IPv4 and v6. a. Routing tables and metrics b. Layer 3 security issues c. IPsec
  5. Network naming a. DNS b. NetBIOS
  6. Network Analysis/Troubleshooting a. Netflow
  7. Network naming
  8. Network Analysis/Troubleshooting
  9. Identify and describe a variety of common network vulnerabilities.
  10. Network Switching (Ethernet) a. ARP and RARP b. Layer 2 security issues
  11. Routing in IPv4 and v6. a. Routing tables and metrics b. Layer 3 security issues c. Ipsec
  12. Network naming a. DNS b. NetBIOS
  13. Network Analysis/Troubleshooting a. Netflow
  14. IPv4 suite
  15. IPv6 suite
  16. Network Switching (Ethernet)
  17. Routing in IPv4 and v6.
  18. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and use of key networking protocols (IPv4 and IPv6).
  19. Routing tables and metrics
  20. Layer 3 security issues
  21. Ipsec

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of layer 2 networking (Ethernet).
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and use of key networking protocols (IPv4 and IPv6).
  3. Identify and describe a variety of common network vulnerabilities.
  4. Identify and mitigate security concerns at layer 2 and layer 3 of a network.
  5. Demonstrate the use of multiple tools to analyze and troubleshoot a network.
  6. Explain the weaknesses of WEP and which weaknesses have been addressed and how.
  7. Network Switching (Ethernet)
  8. IPv4 suite a. IPv4 Addressing
  9. IPv6 suite a. IPv6 Addressing
  10. Routing in IPv4 and v6.
  11. Network naming a. DNS b. NetBIOS
  12. Network Analysis/Troubleshooting a. Netflow
  13. Network Switching (Ethernet) a. ARP and RARP b. Layer 2 security issues
  14. Routing in IPv4 and v6. a. Routing tables and metrics b. Layer 3 security issues c. Ipsec
  15. Network naming
  16. Network Analysis/Troubleshooting

KSA-T

Below are the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSA-T) identified as being required to perform this work role.
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  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Abilities
  • Tasks
ID DESCRIPTION
K0011 Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
K0001 Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
K0332 Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.
K0009 Knowledge of application vulnerabilities.
K0471 Knowledge of Internet network addressing (IP addresses, classless inter-domain routing, TCP/UDP port numbering).
K0470 Knowledge of Internet and routing protocols.
ID DESCRIPTION
S0151 Skill in troubleshooting failed system components (i.e., servers)
ID DESCRIPTION
A0052 Ability to operate network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
ID DESCRIPTION