Course Title: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: COSC6234
Course Title: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4408 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator: Donald Attard
Email:donald.attard@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 9925 7948
Nominal Hours: 80
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 provides a cyber security practitioner with an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to comprehend how data travels around the internet and the function and operation of protocols such as the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite and devices that facilitate this data transfer. The exposure to these protocols is at an introductory level in this unit.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21988 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security |
Element: |
1.Outline key network security concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Networking concepts that affect cyber security in a data |
Element: |
2.Define key features of the TCP/IP and OSI models |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Key protocols of the TCP/IP suite and OSI layered models 2.6 OSI Layer 1 standards are identified
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Element: |
3.Implement and demonstrate the function and operation of key networking devices |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area |
Element: |
4.Implement the components of a network security laboratory and testing environment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Software tools for the testing environment are identified |
Element: |
5.Present current examples of cyber network attacks and resources |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Example of a current distributed denial of service (DDoS)
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit provides a cyber security practitioner with an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to comprehend how data
travels around the internet and the function and operation of protocols such as the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) suite and devices that facilitate this data transfer. The exposure to these protocols is at an introductory level in this unit.
Teaching Schedule
Topics Delivered |
Elements/Performance criteria |
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OSI Layer and TCP/IP Layer
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1.3 Open System Interconnection (OSI) and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) models of data communication are defined. 1.4 Function and basic operation of protocols in the TCP/IP are defined 1.5 Organisation’s security policy is reviewed 2.1 Key protocols of the TCP/IP suite and OSI layered models are identified and demonstrated. 2.4 Differences and commonalities between the OSI and TCP/IP Internet Protocol models are described and demonstrated 2.6 OSI Layer 1 standards are identified |
VLANs |
1.4 Function and basic operation of protocols in the TCP/IP are defined 3.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area network are implemented |
Wireless Networks |
1.4 Function and basic operation of protocols in the TCP/IP are defined 3.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area network are implemented |
| Learning Ubuntu and how to Protect it | 3.4 Function and operation of a firewall is described and demonstrated |
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Static IPv4 Routing Dynamic IPv4 Routing |
1.4 Function and basic operation of protocols in the TCP/IP are defined 1.5 Organisation’s security policy is reviewed 2.1 Key protocols of the TCP/IP suite and OSI layered models are identified and demonstrated. |
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Number System Conversion |
2.2 Binary number system and hexadecimal number systems are defined. 2.3 Conversions between number systems are demonstrated |
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IPv4, IPv6 and ARP Static IPv6 Routing Dynamic IPv6 Routing |
2.5 IPv4 and IPv6 (internet protocol versions 4 & 6) addressing schemes are demonstrated |
| Utilising Cybersecurity Tools |
1.2 Differences between network security and cyber security are clarified 1.6 Business implications of cyber security breaches are 5.1 Example of a current distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is presented 4.4 Basic use of the testing environment is demonstrated 1.1 Networking concepts that affect cyber security in a data network are defined 2.10 OSI Layer 5 to 7 protocols and networking applications are defined and demonstrated 5.2 Example of a current ransomware breach is presented 5.3 Useful resources that increase industry’s awareness of cyber security awareness are identified. 2.9 OSI Layer 4 Protocols and Real Time Protocols (RTP) with particular emphasis on security vulnerabilities are defined and demonstrated. 1.5 Organisation’s security policy is reviewed |
| Subnetting | 2.5 IPv4 and IPv6 (internet protocol versions 4 & 6) addressing schemes are demonstrated |
| VLSM/Network Troubleshooting | 2.5 IPv4 and IPv6 (internet protocol versions 4 & 6) addressing schemes are demonstrated |
| Inter-VLAN Routing |
3.3 Function and operation of network routers are described, and implemented 2.8 OSI Layer 3 Routed and Routing addressing protocols are described and demonstrated 3.6 End to end network troubleshooting methodologies and commands are implemented and demonstrated. |
| Python Scripting |
3.5 Function and operation of a wireless access point (WAP) is described, and implemented 2.5 IPv4 and IPv6 (internet protocol versions 4 & 6) addressing schemes are demonstrated |
| Switch Port Security |
2.7 OSI Layer 2 Protocols, standards and addressing media access control addresses (MAC) for both local area 3.2 Function and operation of network switches are described and implemented 3.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area network are implemented |
| Networking with IPv6 | 5.3 Useful resources that increase industry’s awareness of cyber security awareness are identified. |
Firewall Control Testing |
3.4 Function and operation of a firewall is described and demonstrated |
* Subject to Change
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students should have the following equipment:
- USB Hard Disk
- Laptop (Optional)
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Project
Assessment 3: Practical Assessment
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
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1.6 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
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2.4 |
X |
X |
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2.5 |
X |
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2.6 |
X |
X |
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2.7 |
X |
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2.8 |
X |
X |
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2.9 |
X |
X |
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2.10 |
X |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
X |
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3.5 |
X |
X |
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3.6 |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
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4.4 |
X |
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5.1 |
X |
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5.2 |
X |
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5.3 |
X |
Assessment Tasks
| Task 1 | Product Assessment |
| Task 2 | Practical Assessment |
| Task 3 | Knowledge Assessment |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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