Advanced Network Technology and Protocols
The intent of the Advanced Network Technology and Protocols Knowledge Unit is to provide students with an understanding of advanced networking concepts, including the latest network technologies and more complex security issues involved in network communications. Examples may include (but are not limited to): software defined networking, converged voice/data networking.
Topics
- Network Services
- Advanced Network Security Topics
a. Secure DNS
b. Network Address Translation
c. Deep Packet Inspection
d. Transport Layer Security
- Advanced Routing algorithms and protocols a. BGP b. OSPF c. MPLS
- Software Defined Networking a. Principles, protocols, implications
- IPv6 Networking Suite a. IPv6 Security Issues
- Quality of Service
- Social Network implementation and security issues.
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Multicasting
- Advanced Network Security Topics a. Secure DNS b. Network Address Translation c. Deep Packet Inspection d. Transport Layer Security
- Explore in depth advanced and novel areas of networks and protocols.
- Describe and discuss the security issues and implications of advanced and novel networks and protocols.
- Develop the intellectual tools to explore and understand advance network concepts and protocols.
- Develop the intellectual tools to explore and understand advanced network concepts and protocols.
- Ethics-based decision tools
- Advanced Routing algorithms and protocols
Outcomes
- Explore in depth advanced and novel areas of networks and protocols.
- Describe and discuss the security issues and implications of advanced and novel networks and protocols.
- Develop the intellectual tools to explore and understand advance network concepts and protocols.
- Advanced Routing algorithms and protocols a. BGP b. OSPF c. MPLS
- Software Defined Networking a. Principles, protocols, implications
- Software Defined Networking
- IPv6 Networking Suite
- Quality of Service
- Network Services
- Social Network implementation and security issues.
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Multicasting
- Advanced Network Security Topics
- Advanced Network Security Topics a. Secure DNS b. Network Address Translation c. Deep Packet Inspection d. Transport Layer Security
- Advanced Routing algorithms and protocols
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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ID |
DESCRIPTION |
K0034 |
Knowledge of network services and protocols interactions that provide network communications. |
K0011 |
Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware. |
K0062 |
Knowledge of packet-level analysis. |
K0001 |
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. |
K0200 |
Knowledge of service management concepts for networks and related standards (e.g., Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]). |
K0136 |
Knowledge of the capabilities of different electronic communication systems and methods (e.g., e-mail, VOIP, IM, web forums, Direct Video Broadcasts). |
K0159 |
Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP). |
K0332 |
Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services. |
K0010 |
Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts that support the network infrastructure. |
K0272 |
Knowledge of network analysis tools used to identify software communications vulnerabilities. |
K0442 |
Knowledge of how converged technologies impact cyber operations (e.g., digital, telephony, wireless). |
K00013 |
Knowledge of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools and their capabilities. |
K0502 |
Knowledge of organization decision support tools and/or methods. |
K0015 |
Knowledge of computer algorithms. |
K0018 |
Knowledge of encryption algorithms |
ID |
DESCRIPTION |
A0052 |
Ability to operate network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware. |
A0063 |
Ability to operate different electronic communication systems and methods (e.g., e-mail, VOIP, IM, web forums, Direct Video Broadcasts). |