Course Title: Install, configure and test network security

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: COSC6096C

Course Title: Install, configure and test network security

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4299 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Geoff Moss

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852

Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Alex Buono

Ph: 99254475

Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test network security in an ICT network.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security

Element:

Assess network security threats and vulnerabilities to identify risk

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Monitor current network security, including physical aspects, using appropriate third-party testing software where applicable
4.2 Review logs and audit reports to identify and record security incidents, intrusions or attempts
4.3 Carry out spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed
4.4 Document newly discovered security threats, vulnerabilities and risks in a report for presentation to appropriate person to gain approval for changes to be made

Element:

Implement countermeasures for identified vulnerabilities and threats

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Assess and report on current system security, according to required asset security level
1.2 Determine additional network, software, hardware and system security threats and vulnerabilities
1.3 Use identified threats and vulnerability information to identify security risks
1.4 Make recommendations to management to address security deficiencies, according to current and future commercial and business requirements

Element:

Provide systems for monitoring and maintaining security

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Design test items to verify key function and performance measures against criteria
3.2 Conduct function and performance tests recording results
3.3 Modify and debug security system as necessary
3.4 Develop documentation on current system settings and file for future reference

Element:

Test and verify functionality and performance of security system implemented

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Implement required level of perimeter security based on current and future business needs
2.2 Assess and implement best practice server and network hardening techniques and measures
2.3 Implement secure authentication and user account controls
2.4 Secure data integrity and transmission


Learning Outcomes


Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to Install, configure and test network security in an ICT network such as the use of VPN’s and firewalls.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test network security in an information and communications technology (ICT) network.


Teaching Schedule

This Course will be taught along side the following course: ICANWK403A Manage Network and Data Integrity, as there is common material found in both courses and they complement each other.

 

Date WeekTopicLab WorkAssessment
9-Feb 1 Modern Security Threats Create a VM

Assignment: Security and data Integrity

Due (15/5)

16-Feb 2 Anti-Virus and Anti Spyware software Install Anti-Virus/Spyware  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
23-Feb 3 Asset Recording Create an assets database  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
2-Mar 4 Data Redundancy and Backups Create a backup  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
9-Mar 5 Labour Day    Assignment: Security and data Integrity
16-Mar 6 System Monitoring Create a monitoring system  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
23-Mar 7 Security Policies Develop a Security Policy  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
30-Mar 8a Securing Network Devices Secure a Router  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
Semester Break        
6-Apr 8b  N/A    
13-Apr 9 Firewall Technologies Set Up a Firewall  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
20-Apr 10 VPN Technology Research and create a VPN  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
27-Apr 11 Network Monitoring  Use and interpret a Network  Assignment: Security and data Integrity
4-May 12 Testing and Documentation Create and test security on an OS

 Integrated Project: Ariport

(Due 12/6)

11-May 13      Integrated Project
18-May 14      Integrated Project
25-May 15      Integrated Project
1-Jun 16      Integrated Project
8-Jun 17  Queens Birthday    Integrated Project
15-Jun 18      


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All materials required for this course will be provided to you in class


Overview of Assessment

Assessment occurs throughout the program and includes learning and assessment activities conducted in the classroom, online and in the workplace giving you the opportunity to practice and be assessed on what you are learning in a work context. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements, documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.


Assessment Tasks

1. Assignment: Security and Data Integrity:

This assessment will involve a cluster of two (2) courses, viz.:

CANWK406A Install, Configure and Test Network Security
ICANWK403A Manage network and date integrity

2. Integrated Project: Airport

This assessment will involve a cluster of six (6) courses, viz.:

ICAICT401A Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICANWK404A Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICAPMG401A Support small scale IT projects
ICCTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICANWK403A Manage network and date integrity
ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security
 

You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course


Assessment Matrix

ElementAssignmentIntegrated Project
1.1 x  
1.2 x x
1.3 x  
1.4 x x
2.1 x

 

2.2 x x
2.3 x  
2.4 x  
3.1 x  
3.2 x  
3.3 x x
3.4 x x
4.1 x x
4.2 x x
4.3 x x
4.4 x x

Other Information

Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times – Internet connected computers are available in the School of Vocational Health and Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.

Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on this policy. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1

Late work
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.

Extension of Time for submission of assessable work
A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Building 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration.

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration. Form available online at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online.
For missed assessments such as exams and tests, you (and your doctor, if you are ill) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate) prior to, or within 48 hours of the scheduled time of the exam or test.

If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

If you have any questions about this assessment process, feel free to email me on:alex.buono@rmit.edu.au

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