Course Title: Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: INTE5054C
Course Title: Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
Important Information:
lease note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Hatim Mansor
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448
Course Contact Email: hatim.mansor@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to analyse an organisation’s critical cyber operations and develop and implement a critical protections strategy that addresses the needs of the organisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations |
Element: |
1. Research critical infrastructure need for an organisation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research organisation’s need for critical infrastructure protection and document findings according to organisational requirements 1.2 Analyse organisation’s existing critical infrastructure protection plan 1.3 Determine effectiveness and alignment of existing plan to organisational requirements 1.4 Identify operational systems, critical assets, segmentation and legislative requirements 1.5 Determine level of protection, vulnerability, risk and mitigation according to organisational requirements |
Element: |
2. Develop protection strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consolidate research findings and map critical processes according to organisational requirements 2.2 Develop and document critical infrastructure protection plan according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Submit protection plan to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback |
Element: |
3. Implement protection strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Backup data according to organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Secure devices according to protection plan and technical requirements 3.3 Implement network segmentation according to protection plan and technical requirements 3.4 Apply software patches according to technical requirements 3.5 Implement additional protection plan requirements and asset management processes |
Element: |
4. Test implementation outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Test deployment of protection plan according to organisational policies and procedures 4.2 Obtain and analyse results according to organisational policies and procedures 4.3 Determine and document additional protection methods for critical infrastructure protection 4.4 Submit documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback |
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
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstration in a classroom
- analysis of web devlopment requirments
- web design
- group project
- group discussion
- research
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 15-19 July | Any Course Concerns |
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| Week 2 | 22-26 July | Research organisation’s need for critical infrastructure protection and document findings according to organisational requirements |
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| Week 3 | 29-July - 2 August | Analyse organisation’s existing critical infrastructure protection plan | |
| Week 4 | 5- 9 August | Determine effectiveness and alignment of existing plan to organisational requirements |
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| Week 5 | 12-16 August | Identify operational systems, critical assets, segmentation and legislative requirements |
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| Week 6 | 19-23 August | Determine level of protection, vulnerability, risk and mitigation according to organisational requirements |
ASSESSMENT 1 - issued |
| Week 7 | 26-30 August | Consolidate research findings and map critical processes according to organisational requirements | |
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Mid-Semester Break (31 August -10 September) | ||
| Week 8 | 11-13 September | Develop and document critical infrastructure protection plan according to organisational policies and procedures | |
| Week 9 | 16-20 September | Submit protection plan to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback | ASSESSMENT 1 - Due date |
| Week 10 | 23-27 September | Backup data according to organisational policies and procedures | ASSESSMENT 2 - issued |
| Week 11 | 30 September - 4 October | Secure devices according to protection plan and technical requirements | |
| Week 12 | 7- 11 October |
Implement network segmentation according to protection plan and technical requirements | |
| Week 13 | 14-18 October | Apply software patches according to technical requirements | |
| Week 14 | 21-25 October | Implement additional protection plan requirements and asset management processes | |
| Week 15 | 28 October - 1 November | Test deployment of protection plan according to organisational policies and procedures | ASSESSMENT 2 - Due date |
| Week 16 | 4-8 November | Obtain and analyse results according to organisational policies and procedures |
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| Week 17 | 11-15 November |
Determine and document additional protection methods for critical infrastructure protection Submit documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback |
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| Week 18 | 18-22 November | Course & assessment feedback. Re-assessment if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Questions
Assessment 2 - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1: AT 1 |
Assessment Task 2: AT 2 |
1. Research critical infrastructure need for an organisation |
1.1 Research organisation’s need for critical infrastructure protection and document findings according to organisational requirements
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Q4, Q5, Q12 |
Part 1 |
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1.2 Analyse organisation’s existing critical infrastructure protection plan
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Part 1 |
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1.3 Determine effectiveness and alignment of existing plan to organisational requirements
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Part 1 |
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1.4 Identify operational systems, critical assets, segmentation and legislative requirements
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Q6 |
Part 1 |
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1.5 Determine level of protection, vulnerability, risk and mitigation according to organisational requirements
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Q6 |
Part 1 |
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2. Develop protection strategy |
2.1 Consolidate research findings and map critical processes according to organisational requirements
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Part 2 |
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2.2 Develop and document critical infrastructure protection plan according to organisational policies and procedures
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Q6 |
Part 2 |
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2.3 Submit protection plan to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
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Q6 |
Part 2 |
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3. Implement protection strategy |
3.1 Backup data according to organisational policies and procedures
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Part 3 |
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3.2 Secure devices according to protection plan and technical requirements
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Q7 |
Part 3 |
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3.3 Implement network segmentation according to protection plan and technical requirements
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Q11 |
Part 3 |
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3.4 Apply software patches according to technical requirements
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Q7 |
Part 3 |
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3.5 Implement additional protection plan requirements and asset management processes
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Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11 |
Part 3 |
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4. Test implementation outcomes |
4.1 Test deployment of protection plan according to organisational policies and procedures
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Q13, Q14 |
Part 4 |
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4.2 Obtain and analyse results according to organisational policies and procedures
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Part 4 |
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4.3 Determine and document additional protection methods for critical infrastructure protection
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Part 4 |
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4.4 Submit documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
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Part 4 |
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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