Course Title: Manage network security
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: COSC7380C
Course Title: Manage network security
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
By Appointment
Teacher
Alex Buono
email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Program Manager
Luke Eberbach
P: +613 9925 4381
E: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network.
It applies to individuals with excellent information and communications technology (ICT) expertise who lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK511 Manage network security |
Element: |
1. Define a process for designing security |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Define planning phase for network security design 1.2 Define building phase for network security design 1.3 Define managing phase for network security design |
Element: |
2. Identify threats to network security |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine why attacks occur 2.2 Determine who the attack may come from 2.3 Analyse common types of network vulnerabilities 2.4 Determine how attacks occur 2.5 Design a threat model to categorise treats |
Element: |
3. Analyse security risks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine elements of risk management 3.2 Determine assets that require protection 3.3 Categorise assets and calculate their value to the organisation 3.4 Create a risk management plan |
Element: |
4. Create a security design |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine attacker scenarios and threats 4.2 Design security measures for network components 4.3 Obtain feedback and adjust if required 4.4 Develop security policies |
Element: |
5. Design and implement responses to security incidents |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Design auditing and incident response procedure 5.2 Document security incidents 5.3 Implement configurations aligned with incident response procedure design 5.4 Test and sign off |
Learning Outcomes
Activities in this course have been designed to enhance your knowledge in various aspects of network security.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the need for Cybersecurity
- The Cybersecurity Cube
- Threat Modelling
- Understand Cyber Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
- Protecting Information
- Plan, Build and Manage a Network Security Design
- Security Policies
Details of Learning Activities
This unit demonstrates the skills required for an entry-level network security support position. It covers networking fundamentals, router security, OS security, auditing, penetration testing, and security planning.
Teaching Schedule
Please note, this schedule is subject to change. Notification of any changed will be made via canvas announcements. Please refer to the syllabus on Canvas for the most up to date schedule.
Week |
Topics/Discussions |
ICTNWK511 Elements |
1 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity Enrol in Cisco Networking Academy Cybersecurity - A World of Experts and Criminals Cybersecurity Vocabulary |
2.2 - 2.4 |
2 |
Cybersecurity - A World of Experts and Criminals (cont.) Lab - Threat Identification Introduction to Packet Tracer Common Network Configurations Review Quiz 1 PT Lab - Creating a Cyber Security World |
2.2 - 2.4, 4.1 |
3 |
The Cybersecurity Cube Lab - Install a Virtual Machine on a Personal Computer Lab - Exploring Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Review Quiz 2 Knowledge Test 1: Revision |
1.1 - 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2, 4.4 |
4 |
Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks PT Lab - Exploring File and Data Encryption Knowledge Test 1 (Due Week 4) |
1.1 - 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.4 |
5 |
Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks cont. Lab - Detecting Threats & Vulnerabilities Review Quiz 3 |
2.1 - 2.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
6 |
The Art of Protecting Secrets Lab: Using Steganography Lab: Configuring VPN Transport Mode Lab: Configuring VPN Tunnel Mode Review Quiz 4 |
1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 |
7 |
Network Attacks, vulnerabilities and weaknesses PT Lab - Configuring WEP/WPA2 PSK/WPA2 RADIUS
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2.1 - 2.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
8 |
Assignment Released (Due Week 11) Knowledge Test 2: Revision Threat Model Lab - Design a threat model |
4.4 |
9 |
Planning, Building and Managing Network Security Design Knowledge Test 2 (Due Week 9) |
1.1 - 1.3, |
10 |
Assets and Risk Management Planning (LinkedIn Learning) Network Security Measures |
3.1-3.4 |
11 |
The Art of Ensuring Integrity Lab: Password Cracking Lab: Using Digital Signatures Review Quiz 5 |
4.2, 4.3 |
12 |
The Five Nines Concept PT Lab: Router and Switch Redundancy PT Lab: Router and Switch Resilience Review Quiz 6 Knowledge Test 3: Revision |
3.1 - 3.4, 5.1 - 5.4 |
13 |
Protecting a Cybersecurity Domain Security Policies Review Quiz 7 Knowledge Test 3 (Due Week 13) Project Released (Due Week 16) |
5.1 |
14 |
Becoming a Cybersecurity Specialist Designing and Implementing Configurations based on Security Documents Documenting Security Incidents Review Quiz 8 |
1.1, 2.2 - 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3 |
15 |
Auditing and Penetration testing techniques Knowledge Test 4: Revision
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5.1, 5.2 |
16 |
Knowledge Test 4 (Due Week 16)
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17 |
Resubmissions (If Applicable) |
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18 |
Resubmissions (If Applicable) |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
We will be using Virtualisation to create different operating systems for this course.
You will be required to bring or purchase an External Hard Drive (Minimum 500GB) to complete your assessments. Without it, you will not be able to complete this course.
It is your responsibility to have this organized by the end of week 1 at the latest.
The school computers do not allocate you enough disk space for you to install Virtual Machines on your profiles.
All other resources will be provided via the Cisco Networking academy.
Overview of Assessment
Assessments
Task 1 Knowledge Tests
Task 2 Assignment
Task 3 Project
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
1.1 |
x |
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x |
1.2 |
x |
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x |
1.3 |
x |
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x |
2.1 |
x |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
x |
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2.4 |
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x |
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2.5 |
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x |
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3.1 |
x |
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3.2 |
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x |
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3.3 |
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x |
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3.4 |
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x |
4.1 |
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x |
4.2 |
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x |
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4.3 |
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x |
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4.4 |
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x |
5.1 |
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x |
5.2 |
x |
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5.3 |
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x |
5.4 |
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x |
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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
- Knowledge Tests
- Assignment
- Project
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Knowledge Tests |
Task 2 |
Assignment |
Task 3 |
Project |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
1.1 |
x |
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x |
1.2 |
x |
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x |
1.3 |
x |
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x |
2.1 |
x |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
x |
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2.4 |
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x |
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2.5 |
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x |
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3.1 |
x |
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3.2 |
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x |
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3.3 |
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x |
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3.4 |
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x |
4.1 |
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x |
4.2 |
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x |
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4.3 |
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4.4 |
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x |
5.1 |
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x |
5.2 |
x |
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5.3 |
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x |
5.4 |
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x |
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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
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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