Course Title: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4424 Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Title: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
Portfolio: Vocational Education
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
INTE5058 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
520T Future Technologies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024 |
Course Contact: Ray Alotry
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409
Course Contact Email: ray.alotry@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to comprehend how data travels around the internet. It includes the function and operation of protocols such as Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite and devices that facilitate data transfer.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security |
Elements: |
1 Outline key network security concepts 2 Define key features of the TCP/IP suite of protocols 3 Define services, standards and protocols that facilitate security and the functional operation of a network 4 Implement and demonstrate the function and operation of key networking devices 5 Implement the components of a network security laboratory and testing environment 6 Present current examples of cyber network attacks and resources |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS