Course Title: Design and implement security for Internetworking systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: COSC6158C
Course Title: Design and implement security for Internetworking systems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Divya Anshu Bhardwaj
Phone: +61 3 9925 4163
Email: divya.bhardwaj@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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
UEENEEE101A
Course Description
This unit covers the design, implementation and performance monitoring of Internetworking systems. It encompasses safe working practice, evaluating customer requirements, applying sound design principles, complying with regulation and standards, incorporation of advance security technologies and documentation of design and performance monitoring.
Note:
This unit applies to all aspects of Electrotechnology – engineering applications only. For general competencies related to Information Technologies refer to the latest endorsed IT Training Package.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED122A Design and implement security for Internetworking systems |
Element: |
1 Prepare to design Internetworking systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work |
Element: |
2 Design Internetworking systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Internetworking system is designed to comply Note. |
Element: |
3 Implement Internetworking systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Activities are planned to meet scheduled |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lectures
• Practicals
• Work simulated activities
• Test and online quiz
• Preparation for the Work place
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies are mapped with competency UEENEED122A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
Lecture: Modern Network Security Threats
Lab Activity 1: Researching Network Attacks and Security Audit Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topics breakdown, resources, OHS issues etc |
1.1,1.2,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.2,2.4 3.1,3.2. |
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2 | Lecture: Securing Network Devices.
Lab Activity 2: Securing the Router for Administrative Access |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2, ,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
3 | Lecture: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.
Lab Activity 3: Securing Administrative Access Using AAA and RADIUS |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
4-5 | Lecture: Implementing Firewall Technologies.
Lab Activity 4: Configuring CBAC and Zone-Based Firewall |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
6 | Lecture: Implementing Intrusion Prevention.
Lab Activity 5: Configuring an Intrusion Prevention System |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
7 | Lecture: Securing the Local Area Network.
Lab Activity6 : Securing Layer 2 Switches |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,3.1,3.2 3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
8 | Revision week |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 3.5,3.6,3.7 |
9 | Practical Test-1 |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
10 | Practical Test-1 |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
11 | Lecture: Implementing Virtual Private Networks.
Lab Activity 8: Configuring a Site-to Site VPN Using Cisco IOS |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
12 | Lecture : Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security(ASA)
Lab Activity 10: Configuring ASA Basic Settings and Firewall Using CLI. Online Quiz Lab Activity 9: Security Policy and implementation |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
13 |
Lab Activity 9: Security Policy and implementation |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
14 | Lab Revision Online Quiz |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
15 |
Practical Test 2 |
1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
16 | Practical Test 2 | 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 ,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
17-18 | Online Final Test | 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 28 hours outside the class time
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
https://www.netacad.com/ |
Other Resources
Please refer to Blackboard
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 1: Practical Test with Lab Journal
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
Assessment 2: Online Final Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria | Practical Test with Lab Journal |
Online Final Test |
1.1 | x | |
1.2 | x | |
1.3 | x | |
1.4 | x | |
1.5 | x | |
1.6 | x | x |
2.1 | x | x |
2.2 | x | |
2.3 | x | |
2.4 | x | |
2.5 | x | |
2.6 | x | x |
2.7 | x | x |
3.1 | x | x |
3.2 | x | x |
3.3 | x | x |
3.4 | x | x |
3.5 | x | x |
3.6 | x | x |
3.7 | x |
Assessment Tasks
• Practical Tests, 60 % each 30%
• Online Test, 40 %
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEED122A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEED122A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
Quiz | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||
Practical Tests | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
OnlineTest | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 | |
Practical Tests | X | X | X | X | X | X | x | x | x | x | X | X | X | X | X | x |
Online Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | x | |||||
Quiz | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
All Assessments | 3 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
0(Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability you can apply for adjustments to your study and assessment (Reasonable Adjustments and Equitable Assessment Arrangements) by registering with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=01daxmpd1vo4z
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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 to 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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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