Course Title: Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: INTE5061
Course Title: Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Michael Barton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409
Course Contact Email: michael.barton2@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VU23213 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215 - Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge to develop and undertake a project that simulates a real cyber security industry environment
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project |
Element: |
1 Establish project team |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Team members for the project are selected 1.2 Individual responsibilities for each team member are determined 1.3 Team performance criteria are established 1.4 Methodology of team performance measurement is defined |
Element: |
2 Determine context of business need or problem (project) |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Scope and system boundaries of the business problem are determined together with the problem solving methodology 2.2 Background information is gathered and development of questions appropriate to the business problem are prepared 2.3 Objectives and expected outcomes to be achieved are identified and documented 2.4 Key elements for project milestones are identified2.5 Work plan statement is developed |
Element: |
3 Support the project plan development |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Process of identifying tasks and resources needed to complete the project plan is determined 3.2 Schedule of project tasks including realistic timeframes and costs is prepared 3.3 Specific responsibilities to project team members are allocated 3.4 Process to manage risks and/or unexpected events that may impact upon the project objectives and/or timelines is developed |
Element: |
4 Evaluate the suitability of the gathered resources |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Key components required from the project are identified 4.2 Resources for the project are allocated 4.3 Function and operation of selected resources allocated to team members are defined |
Element: |
5 Implement the project design |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Suitable systematic processes to implement the project are selected 5.2 Subtasks for the overall project are defined and allocated to team members 5.3 Subtasks are developed 5.4 A systematic testing procedure is defined 5.5 As part of the project Red and Blue teaming exercises are planned and executed 5.6 Verification of the functionality of the project in either part or full is performed 5.7 Documentation for the process such as meeting minutes, reports, emails is generated |
Element: |
6 Support project completion and handover |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 An implementation plan with minimal end user's disruption is developed 6.2 Technical documentation including project timeframes, scope, cost is drafted 6.3 Technical documentation for approval by appropriate person/s is submitted 6.4 Developed project risk strategy is evaluated 6.5 Where required appropriate plan to train end users is presented 6.6 Final project sign-off from sponsor and key stakeholders is obtained 6.7 Project is closed and experience gained and lessons learnt are discussed and documented |
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
VU23220 - Develop a cyber security industry project.
VU23221 - Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- develop a network security infrastructure (project) and
- prepare a implementation plan that leads to a solution
- organize a work team
- function and solve problems in a work team environment
- gather resources for project implementation
- test resources for functionality and operation as required
- implement project according to the provided design
- test the system for functionality
- conduct team activities and evaluate team performance
- prepare project documentation and make a presentation to the
client
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
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Week 1 |
14-18 July 2025 |
Introduction to Installing virtual Machines |
Learn why networks and data are attacked. Learn how to prepare for a career in cybersecurity operations |
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Week 2 |
21-25 July 2025 |
Introduction to Security Testing |
Introduction to Security Testing |
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Week 3 |
28 July - 1 August 2025 |
Introduction to Network Scanning Research Assignment |
Introduction to Network Scanning Research assignment due week 10 |
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Week 4 |
4-8 August 2025 |
Introduction to Network Reconnaissance |
Introduction to Network Reconnaissance |
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Week 5 |
11-15 August 2025 |
Introduction to Virtulisation |
Introduction to Virtulisation |
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Week 6 |
18-22 August 2025 |
Introduction to Wireless Security |
Introduction to Wireless Security |
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Week 7 |
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Introduction to IPS,IDS and Firewalls |
Introduction to IPS,IDS and Firewalls |
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1-5 September 2025 |
Mid-semester break |
Mid-semester break |
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Week 8 |
8-12 September 2025 |
Introduction to Understanding Defence |
Introduction to Understanding Defence Start groups and Final Assignment |
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Week 9 |
15-19 September 2025 |
Introduction Team Developement and Final lab Setup |
Introduction Team Developement and Final lab Setup |
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Week 10 |
22-26 September 2025 |
Introduction to Tender Response Fundamentals and Final lab Setup |
Introduction to Tender Response Fundamentals and Final lab Setup |
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Week 11 |
29 September - 3 October 2025 |
Introduction to Assessment Day 1 and SOC Models |
Introduction to Assessment Day 1 and SOC Models Final assignment |
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Week 12 |
6-10 October 2025 |
Introduction to Assessment Day 2 and Network Design |
Introduction to Assessment Day 2 and Network Design Final assignment |
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Week 13 |
11-19 October |
Introduction to Assessment Day 3 and Incident Response |
Introduction to Assessment Day 3 and Incident Response Final assignment |
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Week 14 |
20-24 October 2025 |
Introduction to Assessment Day 4 and Red Blue Teams |
Introduction to Assessment Day 4 and Red Blue Teams Final assignment |
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Week 15 |
27-31 October 2025 |
Introduction to Assessment Day 5 Threat Intelligence |
Introduction to Assessment Day 5 Threat Intelligence Final assignment |
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Week 16 |
3-7 November 2025 |
Assessment Catchup |
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Week 17 |
10-14 November 2025 |
Assessment Catchup |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
A computer with at least 16 gig of ram and an i5 processor or equivalent.
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
Assessment Tasks
1 knowledge assessment
2 practical team assessments
Assessment Matrix
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Assessment Task 1 AT1 |
Assessment Task 2: Industry Project Documentation |
Assessment Task 3: Industry Project Practical Observations |
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1 Establish project team |
1.1 Team members for the project are selected |
1a |
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1.2 Individual responsibilities for each team member are determined |
Q7, Q9 |
1a |
1,2 |
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1.3 Team performance criteria are established |
Q10 |
1b |
1,2 |
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1.4 Methodology of team performance measurement is defined |
Q10 |
1b |
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2 Determine context of business need or problem (project) |
2.1 Scope and system boundaries of the business problem are determined together with the problem-solving methodology |
2b |
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2.2 Background information is gathered and development of questions appropriate to the business problem are prepared |
Q3 |
2a |
3,4 |
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2.3 Objectives and expected outcomes to be achieved are identified and documented |
2b, 2c |
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2.4 Key elements for project milestones are identified |
Q1, Q2, Q7, Q10, Q11 |
2c |
1,2 3 |
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2.5 Work plan statement is developed |
Q1, Q2, Q7, Q10, Q11 |
Part 2c |
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3 Support the project plan development |
3.1 Process of identifying tasks and resources needed to complete the project plan is determined |
Q7 |
2c |
1,2 |
3.2 Schedule of project tasks including realistic timeframes and costs is prepared |
2c |
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3.3 Specific responsibilities to project team members are allocated |
1a, 2c |
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3.4 Process to manage risks and/or unexpected events that may impact upon the project objectives and/or timelines is developed |
2c |
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4 Evaluate the suitability of the gathered resources |
4.1 Key components required from the project are identified |
Q15 |
3a |
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4.2 Resources for the project are allocated |
Q15 |
3b,3c |
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4.3 Function and operation of selected resources allocated to team members are defined |
3b |
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5 Implement the project design |
5.1 Suitable systematic processes to implement the project are selected |
3c |
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5.2 Subtasks for the overall project are defined and allocated to team members |
1a,b |
1 |
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5.3 Subtasks are developed |
4 |
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5.4 A systematic testing procedure is defined |
4 |
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5.5 As part of the project red and blue teaming exercises are planned and executed |
2a |
4 |
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5.6 Verification of the functionality of the project in either part or full is performed |
4 |
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5.7 Documentation for the process such as meeting minutes, reports, emails is generated |
5 |
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6 Support project completion and handover |
6.1 An implementation plan with minimal end user’s disruption is developed |
3, 4 |
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6.2 Technical documentation including project timeframes, scope, cost is drafted |
7c |
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6.3 Technical documentation for approval by appropriate person/s is submitted |
6 |
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6.4 Developed project risk strategy is evaluated |
Q11 |
7d |
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6.5 Where required appropriate plan to train end users is presented |
Q12 |
7,8 |
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6.6 Final project sign-off from sponsor and key stakeholders is obtained |
7a – 7d |
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6.7 Project is closed, and experience gained, and lessons learnt are discussed and documented |
7a -7d |
Other Information
Knowledge of virtual machines
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