Course Title: Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: INTE5065C

Course Title: Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Course Contact: Tim Bek

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409

Course Contact Email: tim.bek@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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

None

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to build a high performance, high security, failure resistant security perimeter for an enterprise Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK544 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

Element:

1. Plan and design firewall solution

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Deploy required perimeter devices according to network
security requirements
2.2 Configure required perimeter topology according to network
security requirements
2.3 Configure basic functionality of devices according to network
security requirements
2.4 Configure required advanced functions according to network security requirements

Element:

2. Configure perimeter to secure network

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Configure perimeter for site-to-site virtual private networks
(VPNs)
4.2 Configure perimeter as a remote access VPN server
4.3 Configure perimeter to allow VPN tunnel forwarding
4.4 Diagnose and resolve VPN connectivity issues according to
network security requirements

Element:

3. Design and configure network devices

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify organisational and industry standard security threats
according to organisational policies and procedures
1.2 Determine required firewall security according to
organisational requirements
1.3 Research and identify available perimeter security options
according to organisational requirements
1.4 Design security perimeter according to organisational requirements

Element:

4. Configure VPN solution

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Back up device configuration according to network security
requirements
3.2 Design and configure perimeter and enable continuity of
service during devices upgrades
3.3 Design and configure perimeter and enable continuity of service in event of device failure

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

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to comprehend how data travels around the internet. It includes the function and operation of protocols such as Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite and devices that facilitate data transfer. The exposure to these protocols is at an intermediate level in this unit. The unit applies to individuals working as cyber security technicians and supports their ability to detect breaches in security infrastructure.

In addition, students will become proficient in securing networks through the use of AAA modules, Zone-Based Firewalls, designing and deploying stand-alone and managed wireless networks, setting up VPNs, implementing switchport solutions, and deploying Adaptive Security Appliances.

Learning activities may be modified during the semester to meet the needs of students in the current program.

Activities will come from a range of the following:

  • Classroom and online presentations
  • Classroom and Laboratory Activities and Activity Tasks
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Internet research
  • Assessments/Portfolios


Teaching Schedule

Week Number Date Topics Assessment Tasks
1 14-18 JUL Modern Network Security Threats
2 21-25 JUL Securing Network Devices
3 28 JUL-01 AUG FHRP Concepts
4 04-08 AUG Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Lab Check in
5 11-15 AUG Managing a Secure Network Theory exam Released Due week 16
6 18-22 AUG Proxy Servers Practical Assessment 1 Released Due Week 12
7 25-29 AUG WLAN
Inter-semester break
8 08-12 SEP Implementing Firewall Technologies
9 15-19 SEP Implementing Intrusion Prevention
10 22-26 SEP Securing the Local Area Network
11 29 SEP-03 OCT Cryptographic Systems Lab Check in
12 06-10 OCT Implementing Virtual Private Networks Final Practical Exam Released Due week 16
13 13-17 OCT Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance
14 20-24 OCT Network Troubleshooting Lab Check in.
15 27-31 OCT Assessment Week Final Week all assessment and demonstrations due by end of week 16.
16 03-07 NOV Assessment Week Final Week all assessment and demonstrations due by end of week 16.
17 10-14 NOV Re-submissions, if required
18 17-21 NOV Re-submissions, if required


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

This unit utilises Cisco's Networking Academy courses that are centered on Routing and Switching, Network Security and Network Automation.


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


There are three Assessment Tasks for this unit:

  • Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment
  • Assessment Task 2 - Project
  • Assessment Task 3 - Project


Assessment Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3
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2.1 x x x
2.2 x x x
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3.1 x x x
3.2 x x x
3.3 x x x
4.1 x x
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4.4 x x
5.1 x x
5.2 x x
5.3 x 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 a 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 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 an Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/students/documents/my-course/assessment-results/application-extension.pdf

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 5 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 a 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.

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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