Course Title: Secure a networked personal computer
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COSC6239
Course Title: Secure a networked personal computer
Important Information:
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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
Nominal Hours: 60
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 base level skills and knowledge to configure an operating system on a personal computer, adding security, setting user level passwords and privileges to limit and identify user access – all required to increase protection of the end point from cyber security attacks. The unit also provides an overview of internet of things (IOT) devices, an introduction to computer networking virtualisation and base level Linux commands – deemed to be invaluable in using cyber security tools.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21993 Secure a networked personal computer |
Element: |
1.Identify the role of personal computers and other computing devices in cyber security |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Computer system components are identified and how they work together is explained. |
Element: |
2.Undertake preventative maintenance and base level troubleshooting procedures for a computer |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Preventative maintenance procedures for a personal computer are described and demonstrated |
Element: |
3.Configure and use a computer operating system and relevant applications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Operating system (OS) installation is performed 3.5 Common preventative maintenance techniques for operating systems are described and demonstrated |
Element: |
4.Configure and use virtualised images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Environmental requirements for installing the virtualisation software are reviewed |
Element: |
5.Identify key concepts in networking |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Key components of a computer network are identified |
Element: |
6.Connect devices to networks |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Process of connecting a computer to a wired and wireless network is demonstrated |
Element: |
7.Demonstrate base level Linux commands |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Structure and characteristics of the Linux operating system environment are defined |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include theory sessions, practical lab sessions, tutorial sessions, and out-of-class research and homework.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
Topics Delivered |
Assessment |
1 |
6-12 Feb |
Understanding hardware peripherals. |
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2 |
13-19 Feb |
Installation of Windows OS. Installing and configuring virtualization software. |
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3 |
20-26 Feb |
Setting up BitLocker. |
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4 |
27 Feb-5 Mar |
Installation of Linux OS. Configuring virtualization software |
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5 |
6-12 Mar |
Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software |
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6 |
13-19 Mar |
Firewalls |
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7 |
20-26 Mar |
Remote connection to a Virtual Machine. |
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8 |
27 Mar-2 Apr |
Protected Folder Access |
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9 |
3-9 Apr |
Password policies |
Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment Due |
Mid-Semester break (10-16 April) | |||
10 |
17-23 Apr |
Basics of computer networking. Assigning IP addresses. Having devices communicating with each other. |
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11 |
24-30 Apr |
Preventive Maintenance of Computer |
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12 |
1-7 May |
Understanding what user accounts are. Define global and local user accounts. What is Parental Control. Modifying roles of the user account. |
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13 |
8-14 May |
Understanding Linux basic command structure. Understanding what Linux folders represent. |
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14 |
15-21 May |
Sharing folder access. |
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15 |
22-28 May |
Project Demonstrations |
Task 2 - Practical and Product Assessment Due |
16 |
29 May-4 Jun |
Course & assessment feedback |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Project
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
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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1.3 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
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3.5 |
X |
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3.6 |
X |
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3.7 |
X |
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3.8 |
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 |
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5.4 |
X |
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6.1 |
X |
X |
6.2 |
X |
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6.3 |
X |
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6.4 |
X |
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6.5 |
X |
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7.1 |
X |
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7.2 |
X |
Assessment Tasks
This unit’s assessments are designed to allow you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in base-level skills and knowledge to configure an operating system on a personal computer, adding security, setting user-level passwords and privileges to limit and identify user access – all required to increase protection of the endpoint from cyber security attacks. The student must also provide an overview of the internet of things (IoT) devices, an introduction to computer networking virtualisation and base level Linux commands – deemed to be invaluable in using cyber security tools.
Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment
This is the first assessment task of two assessments that students must satisfactorily complete, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This is an online knowledge assessment comprising of descriptive questions. Students can complete the knowledge assessment outside the class time through Canvas. This is an open book assessment. Students need to successfully complete all the questions in this knowledge assessment to be deemed satisfactory. This is an individual assessment and must be submitted online through CANVAS (unless otherwise instructed by the teacher).
Task 2 - Knowledge Assessment
This is the second assessment task of two assessments that students must satisfactorily complete, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
You will be given a case study where you will be setting up personal computers for new staff members in a business following the business’s IT requirements and the requirements of the staff member’s position. This will be done in three steps.
1. Identify the requirements
2. Set up the computer
3. Demonstrate and explain the computer set up, maintenance and troubleshooting requirements to the staff member who will be using it.
Assessment Matrix
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