Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Science

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• Unit Title

  Network Security Fundamentals

• Unit Code

  CSI3207

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Ahmed IBRAHIM

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Description

This unit is an introduction to securing modern networks with a particular focus on TCP/IP based systems. Students will develop an understanding of modern tools and techniques that can be deployed to secure a network.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from CSI1101 or CSG1105

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI4207

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Advise on security issues associated with networks and suggest mitigation strategies.
2. Apply network auditing and analysis tools to investigate or prevent network security incidents.
3. Create appropriate policy, guidelines and procedures for the deployment of network security countermeasures.
4. Describe various network vulnerabilities and their subsequent remedy via the use of appropriate countermeasures.
5. Detail current network security issues.
6. Implement a secure network through configuration of appropriate network protocols and services.
7. Perform a vulnerability assessment on network infrastructure.
8. Perform simple penetration testing on networks and network services.

Unit Content

1. Auditing Systems - Basic Forensics and Systems Penetration Testing.
2. Firewall Concepts and Topology.
3. Firewall Configuration.
4. Hardening a Network - Part 1 Basic Services.
5. Hardening a Network - Part 2 - Cryptographic Tools.
6. Honeypots.
7. Intrusion Detection System Concepts.
8. Intrusion Detection: Incident Response.
9. Network Defense Fundamentals (TCP/IP etc).
10. Network Traffic Signatures.
11. Security Policy Design and Implementation.
12. Virtual Private Network (VPN) Concepts and Implementation.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and practical exercises.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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