C O URS E T I T L E :
N E T WO R K
M A N AG E M E N T
AND SECURITY
Dr.Abdullah Alamri
This course provides a comprehensive
understanding of network management principles,
protocols, and tools, as well as network security
Course Description concepts, threats, and countermeasures. Students
will learn how to design, implement, monitor, and
secure networks, preparing them for careers in
network administration and cybersecurity.
topics
I. Network Management
A. Introduction to Network Management
B. Network Monitoring and Performance Analysis
C. Configuration Management
D. Fault Management
E. Network Management Systems (NMS)
II. Network Security
A. Introduction to Network Security
B. Network Security Technologies
C. Cryptography
D. Authentication and Access Control
E. Security Management
A. Introduction to Network Management:
1. What is Network Management? (Definition, Importance,
Scope)
I. Network 2. Network Management Models (OSI, FCAPS)
Management
3. Network Management Functions (Performance
Management, Fault Management, Configuration
Management, Accounting Management, Security
Management)
4. Network Management Standards and Protocols (SNMP,
RMON, NetFlow)
1. Network Monitoring Tools
(Wireshark, tcpdump, Nmap,
PRTG)
2. Performance Metrics
B. Network (Bandwidth, Latency, Jitter, Packet
Loss)
Monitoring and
Performance Analysis: 3. Network Traffic Analysis
(Protocol analysis, Anomaly
detection)
4. Capacity Planning and
Performance Optimization
1. Device Configuration (Routers,
Switches, Firewalls)
2. Configuration Backup and
C. Configuration Recovery
Management:
3. Automated Configuration
Management (Ansible, Puppet,
Chef)
4. Network Documentation and
Change Management
1. Fault Detection and Isolation
2. Alarm Management and
Notification
D. Fault Management:
3. Troubleshooting Techniques
4. Root Cause Analysis
1. NMS Architectures
(Centralized, Distributed)
E. Network 2. NMS Features and
Functionality
Management Systems
(NMS): 3. Open-Source NMS (Zabbix,
Nagios)
4. Commercial NMS
(SolarWinds, ManageEngine)
II. Network Security
A. Introduction to Network Security:
1. Security Threats and
2. Security Goals
Vulnerabilities (Malware,
(Confidentiality,
Phishing, Denial-of-
Integrity, Availability)
Service)
3. Security Principles
(Defense in Depth, Least 4. Security Policies and
Privilege, Fail-Safe Procedures
Defaults)
B. Network Security Technologies:
2. Intrusion Detection
1. Firewalls (Types,
and Prevention Systems
Rules, Configuration)
(IDS/IPS)
3. Virtual Private 4. Wireless Security
Networks (VPNs) (WPA2/3,
(Types, Protocols) Authentication)
C. Cryptography:
1. Symmetric and Asymmetric
Cryptography
2. Hashing Algorithms
3. Digital Signatures and
Certificates
4. Key Management
D. Authentication and Access
Control:
1. Authentication Methods
(Passwords, Biometrics, Multi-Factor
Authentication)
2. Access Control Models (ACLs,
Role-Based Access Control)
3. Directory Services (LDAP, Active
Directory)
1. Security Auditing and
Logging
E. Security 2. Vulnerability Scanning and
Management: Penetration Testing
3. Incident Response and
Recovery
4. Security Awareness Training
