Course Title: Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: INTE5065C
Course Title: Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Tim Bek
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409
Course Contact Email: tim.bek@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
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to build a high performance, high security, failure resistant security perimeter for an enterprise Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks |
Element: |
1. Plan and design firewall solution |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify organisational and industry standard security threats |
Element: |
2. Configure perimeter to secure network |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Deploy required perimeter devices according to network |
Element: |
3. Design and configure network devices |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Back up device configuration according to network security |
Element: |
4. Configure VPN solution |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Configure perimeter for site-to-site virtual private networks |
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
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, 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. The exposure to these protocols is at an intermediate level in this unit. The unit applies to individuals working as cyber security technicians and supports their ability to detect breaches in security infrastructure.
In addition, students will become proficient in securing networks through the use of AAA modules, Zone-Based Firewalls, designing and deploying stand-alone and managed wireless networks, setting up VPNs, implementing switchport solutions, and deploying Adaptive Security Appliances.
Learning activities may be modified during the semester to meet the needs of students in the current program.
Activities will come from a range of the following:
- Classroom and online presentations
- Classroom and Laboratory Activities and Activity Tasks
- PowerPoint presentations
- Internet research
- Assessments/Portfolios
Teaching Schedule
Week Number | Topics | Assessment Tasks |
1 | Modern Network Security Threats | |
2 | Securing Network Devices | |
3 | FHRP Concepts | |
4 | Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting | Lab Check in |
5 | Managing a Secure Network | Theory exam Released Due week 16 |
6 | Proxy Servers | Practical Assessment 1 Released Due Week 12 |
7 | WLAN | |
Inter-semester break | Lab Check in | |
8 | Implementing Firewall Technologies | |
9 | Implementing Intrusion Prevention | |
10 | Securing the Local Area Network | |
11 | Cryptographic Systems | Lab Check in |
12 | Implementing Virtual Private Networks | Final Practical Exam Released Due week 16 |
13 | Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance | |
14 | Network Troubleshooting | Lab Check in. |
15 and 16 | Assessment Week | Final Week all assessment and demonstrations due by end of week 16. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
This unit utilises Cisco's Networking Academy courses that are centered on Routing and Switching, Network Security and Network Automation.
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
Assessment Tasks
There are three Assessment Tasks for this unit:
- Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment
- Assessment Task 2 - Project
- Assessment Task 3 - Project
Assessment Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 |
1.1 | x | x | x |
1.2 | x | x | x |
1.3 | x | x | x |
1.4 | x | x | x |
2.1 | x | x | x |
2.2 | x | x | x |
2.3 | x | x | x |
2.4 | x | x | x |
3.1 | x | x | x |
3.2 | x | x | x |
3.3 | x | x | x |
4.1 | x | x | |
4.2 | x | x | |
4.3 | x | x | |
4.4 | x | x | |
5.1 | x | x | |
5.2 | x | x | |
5.3 | x | x | |
5.4 | x | x |
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