Course Title: Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: EEET7392C

Course Title: Plan, configure and test advanced server-based 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

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 describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement a network authentication model that allows users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms to provide a secure method of sharing files on the same network.   It applies to individuals employed in network or systems engineering roles where they are required to support multiple operating systems in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK602 Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security

Element:

1. Plan advanced network server security according to business needs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Consult with client and key stakeholders to identify security requirements in an advanced network server environment 1.2 Analyse and review existing client security documentation and predict network service vulnerabilities 1.3 Research network authentication and network service configuration options and implications to produce network security solutions 1.4 Ensure features and capabilities of network service security options meet the business needs 1.5 Produce or update server security design documentation to include new solutions 1.6 Obtain sign-off for the security design from the appropriate person

Element:

2. Prepare for Network server security implementation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Configure update services to provide automatic updates to ensure maximum security and reliability 3.2 Configure network authentication, authorisation and accounting services to log and prevent unauthorised access to the server 3.3 Configure basic service security and access control lists to limit access to authorised users, groups or networks 3.4 Implement encryption as required by the design 3.5 Configure advanced network service security options for services and remote access 3.6 Configure the operating system or third-party firewall to filter traffic in line with security requirements 3.7 Ensure security of server logs and log servers are appropriately implemented for system integrity 3.8 Implement backup and recovery methods to enable restoration capability in the event of a disaster

Element:

3. Configure the advanced network server security according to design

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Prepare for work in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures 2.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel 2.3 Consult appropriate person to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite 2.4 Back up server before implementing configuration changes

Element:

4. Monitor and test network server security

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Test server to assess the effectiveness of network service security according to agreed design plan 4.2 Monitor server logs, network traffic and open ports to detect possible intrusions 4.3 Monitor important files to detect unauthorised modifications 4.4 Investigate and verify alleged violations of server or data security and privacy breaches 4.5 Recover from, report and document security breaches according to security policies and procedures 4.6 Evaluate monitored results and reports to implement and test improvement actions required to maintain the required level of network service security


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the two clustered competencies (ICTNWK504 and ICTNWK602). Both learning activities will incorporate

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Individual work on assignments, practical labs and knowledge based assessments.

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster referred to as Network Servers. This cluster consists of two units of competencies from the 50418 National Unit Code. They are ICTNWK504 (EEET7390C) and ICTNWK602 (EEET7392C).

You must enrol in all two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies ICTNWK504 and ICTNWK602.

Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTNWK602 (EEET7392C)

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan advanced network server security according to business needs

1.1 Consult with client and key stakeholders to identify security requirements in an advanced network server environment

1.2 Analyse and review existing client security documentation and predict network service vulnerabilities

1.3 Research network authentication and network service configuration options and implications to produce network security solutions

1.4 Ensure features and capabilities of network service security options meet the business needs

1.5 Produce or update server security design documentation to include new solutions

1.6 Obtain sign-off for the security design from the appropriate person

2. Prepare for

Network server security implementation

2.1 Prepare for work in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures

2.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel

2.3 Consult appropriate person to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite

2.4 Back up server before implementing configuration changes

3. Configure the advanced network server security according to design

3.1 Configure update services to provide automatic updates to ensure maximum security and reliability

3.2 Configure network authentication, authorisation and accounting services to log and prevent unauthorised access to the server

3.3 Configure basic service security and access control lists to limit access to authorised users, groups or networks

3.4 Implement encryption as required by the design

3.5 Configure advanced network service security options for services and remote access

3.6 Configure the operating system or third-party firewall to filter traffic in line with security requirements

3.7 Ensure security of server logs and log servers are appropriately implemented for system integrity

3.8 Implement backup and recovery methods to enable restoration capability in the event of a disaster

4. Monitor and test network server security

4.1 Test server to assess the effectiveness of network service security according to agreed design plan

4.2 Monitor server logs, network traffic and open ports to detect possible intrusions

4.3 Monitor important files to detect unauthorised modifications

4.4 Investigate and verify alleged violations of server or data security and privacy breaches

4.5 Recover from, report and document security breaches according to security policies and procedures

4.6 Evaluate monitored results and reports to implement and test improvement actions required to maintain the required level of network service security

Elements and Performance Criteria of ICTNWK504 (EEET7390C)

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for the design and installation of an integrated server solution

1.1 Consult with client and key stakeholders to identify server integration requirements

1.2 Prepare for work, according to site specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures

1.3 Arrange access to site and advise client of deployment and potential down times

1.4 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite

2. Plan and design integrated server solution

2.1 Research and review authentication methods available for integration of network operating systems

2.2 Select appropriate authentication methods and protocols

2.3 Research redundancy and replication requirements for selected authentication model

2.4 Produce the integrated server design, including authentication, file sharing and security

3. Install and configure the integrated server solution

3.1 Implement integrated authentication solution

3.2 Implement integrated file sharing solution

3.3 Configure workstations for integrated environment

3.4 Implement security for the integrated server environment

4. Test and reconfigure network servers

4.1 Test server for benchmarking against client specification and requirements according to test plan, and record outcomes

4.2 Analyse error report and make changes as required

4.3 Use troubleshooting tools and techniques to diagnose and correct integration problems

4.4 Test required changes or additions

4.5 Validate changes or additions against specifications

5. Complete and document network design and installation

5.1 Make and document server configuration and operational changes

5.2 Complete client report and notification of server status

5.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction

5.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person



Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for the two clustered competencies (ICTNWK602 & ICTNWK504) is detailed below: 

Weeks

Topics

Assessment

Week 1


Introduction to Windows Server Security



Week 2


Installation of Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 Operating system using Oracle VM Virtual Box


Week 3


Introduction to Active Directory and DNS

Lab 2:Installing and Configuring Active Directory, DNS Server on Windows Server 2019


Week 4


Knowledge Assessment - 1 & Active Directory Domain Services (Continued)

Knowledge Assessment - 1 Released

Assessment 2 - Project Released

Week 5



Introduction to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server

Lab 3: Install and Configure DHCP, IIS, Web Server and FTP on Windows Server 2019

Knowledge Assessment - 1 Due
Week 6 Introduction to Remote Access Services on Windows Server 2019


Week 7


 SSTP VPN



Week 8


Introduction to NTP Server & Knowledge Assessment - 2

Knowledge Assessment - 2 Released

Assessment 1 - Practical Assessment Released

Week 9

Midterm Break

Knowledge Assessment - 2 Due

Week 10


WHS analysis

Windows Server Security, Back up & Restore


Week 11


Network Time Protocol & SMB

NTP and SAMBA server on Linux Mint



Week 12


Introduction to Trust Relationship between domains

Knowledge Assessment - 3 Released

Knowledge Assessment - 3 Released

Week 13


Introduction to Integrated File Sharing on Windows Server 2019

Knowledge Assessment - 3 Due

Week 14


Integrated File Sharing Continued

Assessment 2 - Project Due

Week 15



Performance Monitoring, Testing and Benchmarking

Lab - Testing and Benchmarking

Lab  -  Create your own testing criteria


Week 16



Practical Assessment

Assessment 1 - Practical Assessment Due

Week 17


Resubmission and Resit


Week 18


Resubmission and Resit



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

None


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Practical Assessment

Assessment 2: Product Assessment (Project)

Assessment 3: Knowledge Assessment

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered 

 Assessment 1

  Assessment 2

 Assessment 3

1.1 

X

X

 

1.2

X

X

 

1.3

 

X

 

1.4

 

X

 

1.5

 

X

 

1.6

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

 

X

 

3.1

 

X

 

3.2

 

X

 

3.3

X

X

 

3.4

 

X

 

3.5

 

X

 

3.6

 

X

 

3.7

 

X

 

3.8

 

X

 

4.1

 

X

 

4.2

 

X

 

4.3

 

X

 

4.4

 

X

 

4.5

 

X

 

4.6

 

X

 


Assessment Tasks

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:


Task 1Practical Assessment

Task 2: Project Assessment

Task 3: Knowledge Quizzes


You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTNWK602 (EEET7392C):

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

 Assessment 1

  Assessment 2

 Assessment 3

1.1 

X

X

 

1.2

X

X

 

1.3

 

X

 

1.4

 

X

 

1.5

 

X

 

1.6

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

 

X

 

3.1

 

X

 

3.2

 

X

 

3.3

X

X

 

3.4

 

X

 

3.5

 

X

 

3.6

 

X

 

3.7

 

X

 

3.8

 

X

 

4.1

 

X

 

4.2

 

X

 

4.3

 

X

 

4.4

 

X

 

4.5

 

X

 

4.6

 

X

 



Assessment Mapping Matrix for ICTNWK504 (EEET7390C):

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Element/Performance Criteria Covered 

 Assessment 1

  Assessment 2

 Assessment 3

1.1 

X

X

 

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

 

2.1

X

 

X

2.2

X

 

 

2.3

X

 

 

2.4

X

 

 

3.1

X

 

 

3.2

X

 

 

3.3

X

 

 

3.4

X

 

 

4.1

X

 

 

4.2

X

X

 

4.3

X

X

 

4.4

X

X

 

4.5

X

X

 

5.1

X

 

 

5.2

X

 

 

5.3

X

 

 

5.4

X

X

 

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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