Network Security

Course aim

Students develop an in-depth theoretical understanding of network security prinicples and the tools and configurations available with an emphasis on practical application.

Course content

• Network Security Threats
• Securing Network Devices
• Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting
• Implementing Firewall Technologies
• Implement Intrusion Prevention
• Securing the local area network
• Cryptography
• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
• Managing a secure network
• Implementing the CISCO Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)

Textbook(s)

Catherine Paquet 2012, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide, 2nd, CISCO Press

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
INFT 3019	Network Architecture
Group 2
INFT 5032	Network Infrastructure

Students must complete either prerequisite Group 1 or Group 2 before enrolling in this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Problem solving exercise, Report, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.