Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit Outcomes:
- Explain several network security protocols and their similarities and differences.
- Evaluate a variety of network security and management tools.
- Recommend the most appropriate network security design for a given scenario.
- Plan and describe methods of implementing firewalls and IDS systems.
- Assess network administration tools and examine their significance in a range of network environments.
Course Outcomes:
Explore management aspects of protocols and topologies.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Wireless networks are much more common now than was true 5 to 10 years ago. There are wireless networks available in coffee shops, airports, and hotels, as well as a variety of other public venues. In addition, many home users now have wireless networks to connect a broad range of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers within their dwelling. Consider your own use of wireless networks; do you use a smartphone or a tablet? Do your methods of securing your handheld devices differ from any methods that you may use when connecting wirelessly with a computer? Do you use a wireless network at your workplace? If so, what methods are used in your workplace for securing the wireless "cloud"? Would you suggest any improvements in the wireless security that you use for home and/or work?
2. Based on your research, write an 6-8 page paper that researches the concept of wireless security, as well as providing an analysis and comparison of several wireless security technologies currently available.
Preparing your Assignment
The written essay/paragraph formatted paper should be 6-8 pages long NOT including cover page and references. As you research wireless security, ALL of the pages must have citations and references. No more than one direct quotation (of 40 words or more) is allowed per page and bullet lists without substantial narrative included are strongly discouraged. There should be no spelling or grammar errors. All written assignments should be in APA format. APA formatted in-text citations and references are required for all sources, and all figures and tables must be captioned in APA format. If you are unfamiliar with APA formatting, please see the Kaplan Writing Center for more information on how to work with APA.