Course Title: Manage network security

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6068 Advanced Diploma of Computer Science

Course Title: Manage network security

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

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.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COSC5775C	City Campus	TAFE	155T Vocational Health and Sciences	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2008, Term1 2010, Term2 2010, Term1 2011, Term2 2011

Course Contact: Rudy Drew

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4931

Course Contact Email: rudy.drew@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

Students will develop their skills to implement and manage security functions on the network
Students will be enrolled into the Cisco Networking Academy Program and use its extensive online curriculum resources with web based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs and preparation for industry standard certifications. This course will be delivered using the Academy’s CCNA curriculum.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Successful completion of ICAITI097B Install and configure a network.
Successful completion of ICAITS107B Rectify system faults on a live system
Successful completion of ICAITI101B Install and manage network protocols

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	ICAITS123B Manage network security
Elements:	Identify Appropriate Controls Identify threats to the network Implement additional security facilities Incorporate Controls in the Network Review Audit Needs

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including online or written tests, a Skills Test which covers skills acquired in lab activities and a final online theory exam.