Course Title: Manage network and data integrity

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: COSC6194C

Course Title: Manage network and data integrity

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4401 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Alex Buono

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4475

Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:  Donald Attard

Email: donald.attard@rmit.edu.au

Phone. 9925 0898

 

Teacher: Anar Haque

Ph. 9925 4755

Email: anar.haque@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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 implement and manage security functions throughout a network.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK403 Manage network and data integrity

Element:

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

Performance Criteria:

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance

Element:

2. Conduct audit on system assets

Performance Criteria:

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance

Element:

3. Implement an antivirus solution

Performance Criteria:

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance

Element:

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

Performance Criteria:

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance

Element:

5. Develop a backup solution

Performance Criteria:

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance

Element:

6. Monitor network performance

Performance Criteria:

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance


Learning Outcomes


Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network. The Internet will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the two clustered competencies (ICTNWK403 and ICTNWK421). Both learning activities will incorporate

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Individual work on assignments, practical labs and knowledge based assessments.

 

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster referred to as Data Management and Security. This cluster consists of two units of competencies from the 40418 National Unit Code. They are ICTNWK403 (COSC6194C) and ICTNWK421 (ISYS7579C).

You must enrol in all two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies ICTNWK403 and ICTNWK421.

 

Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTNWK403 (COSC6194C)

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies

1.1 Review company security policies

1.2 Audit and record security access

1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled

1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access

2. Conduct audit on system assets

2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets

2.2 Develop a system to record assets

2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management

3. Implement an antivirus solution

3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions

3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution

3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality

4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats

4.1 Determine environmental threats to data

4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat

4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat

5. Develop a backup solution

5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs

5.2 Investigate current backup media options

5.3 Implement a backup solution

5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution

5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media

5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution

6. Monitor network performance

6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools

6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network

6.3 Produce report on network performance

 

Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTNWK421 (ISYS7579C)

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess network security threats and vulnerabilities

1.1 Review current system security against organisational asset security requirements to identify security threats and vulnerabilities

1.2 Analyse network, software, hardware and system security threats and vulnerabilities to prioritise deficiencies to be addressed

1.3 Make recommendations to management to address security  deficiencies according to organisational asset security requirements

2. Implement countermeasures for identified threats and vulnerabilities

2.1 Implement required level of perimeter security to meet organisational asset security requirements and according to identified threats and vulnerabilities

2.2 Assess and implement server and network hardening techniques and measures

2.3 Implement secure authentication and user account controls to secure data integrity and transmission

3. Test and verify functionality and performance of countermeasures implemented

3.1 Design function and performance test items to verify key functions and performance of countermeasures

3.2 Conduct function and performance tests to modify and debug countermeasures

3.3 Develop documentation on the current system settings and file according to organisational guidelines

4. Maintain and improve network security

4.1 Review logs and audit reports to identify and record security incidents, intrusions and attempts

4.2 Carry out spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed

4.3 Document newly discovered security threats vulnerabilities and recommendations in a report for presentation to superior to gain approval recommendations to be implemented


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for the two clustered competencies (ICTNWK403 & ICTNWK421 ) is detailed below: 

  

Week

Topics Delivered

Elements/Performance criteria

1

 

Security Policies

 

ICTNWK403

1.1

2

Anti-Virus and Anti Spyware software

ICTNWK403

3.1, 3.2, 3.3

3

Data Backup and Recovery

ICTNWK403

5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6

4

System Monitoring/Network Monitoring

ICTNWK403

6.1, 6.2, 6.3

5

 

Auditing

 

ICTNWK403

1.2

6

Implementing User Access and File Permissions

ICTNWK403

1.3, 1.4

7

Using tools to perform an inventory check on computer assets

ICTNWK403

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

8

Firewalls

ICTNWK421

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

4.1, 4.2, 4.3

9

VPN Site-to-Site Connection

ICTNWK421

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

10

Routing Protocol Authentication

ICTNWK421

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

11

Account Lockout Policies

ICTNWK421

3.1, 3.2, 3.3

12

Comparing SSH to Telnet

ICTNWK421

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

13

Environmental Threats

ICTNWK403

4.1, 4.2, 4.3

14

Product Assessment Submission

 

15

Practical Assessment Submission

 

16

Knowledge Assessment Submission

 

17

Final Resubmissions

 

18

Final Resubmissions

 

 

*Please note this timeline is subject to change.

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student/teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

None


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Assignment   Task 2: Practical   Task 3: Knowledge Quiz

 Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered 

 Assessment 1

  Assessment 2

 Assessment 3

1.1 

 

 

X

1.2

 

 X

 

1.3

 

X

 

1.4

 

X

 

2.1

 

X

 

2.2

 

X

 

2.3

 

X

 

3.1

 

X

X

3.2

 

X

 

3.3

 

X

 

4.1

 

X

X

4.2

 

X

X

4.3

 

X

X

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

 

X

X

5.3

 

X

 

5.4

 

X

 

6.1

 

X

X

6.2

 

X

 

6.3

 

X

 


Assessment Tasks

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

 

Task 1: Assignment

Task 2: Practical

Task 3: Knowledge Quiz

 

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

 


Assessment Matrix

 Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTNWK403 (COSC6194C):

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Element/Performance Criteria Covered   Assessment 1   Assessment 2  Assessment 3
1.1      X
1.2    X  
1.3   X  
1.4   X  
2.1   X  
2.2   X  
2.3   X  
3.1   X X
3.2   X  
3.3   X  
4.1   X X
4.2   X X
4.3   X X
5.1   X X
5.2   X X
5.3   X  
5.4   X  
6.1   X X
6.2   X  
6.3   X  

 

 Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTNWK421 (ISYS7579C):

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Element/Performance Criteria Covered   Assessment 1  Assessment 2 Assessment 3
1.1  X   X
1.2  X    X
1.3  X    X
2.1  X    X
2.2  X    
2.3  X    
3.1  X    
3.2    
3.3   X  
4.1   X  
4.2  X    
4.3     X

 

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

  • assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
  • maths and science developmental support and advice 
  • English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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