School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Network Security Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    CSI3207
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Brett Ronald TURNER

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. Investigate network security issues to prevent incidents using appropriate countermeasures.
  2. Implement a secure network through configuration of appropriate network protocols and services.
  3. Create appropriate policy, guidelines and procedures for the deployment of network security countermeasures.
  4. Advise on security issues associated with networks and suggest mitigation strategies.

Unit Content

  1. Network Defense Fundamentals.
  2. Firewall Concepts and Topology.
  3. Firewall Configuration.
  4. Virtual Private Network (VPN) Concepts and Implementation.
  5. Network Traffic Analysis.
  6. Intrusion Detection System Concepts.
  7. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
  8. Honeypots.
  9. Hardening a Network.
  10. Cryptographic Tools.
  11. Security Policy Design and Implementation.
  12. Auditing Systems.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview Test20%
Laboratory WorkPractical exercise(s) conducted using the supplied materials40%
Case StudyTopic on network security40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview Test20%
Laboratory WorkPractical exercise(s) conducted using the supplied materials40%
Case StudyTopic on network security40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Network Security Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    CSI3207
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Brett Ronald TURNER

Description

This unit covers fundamental aspects of networks and security, using design solutions optimised to different networks and the evaluation of security measures. Students will be given an overview of what network security is and how it can be implemented using a practical and theoretical approach.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass either CSG1105 or CSI1101.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI4207.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Investigate fundamental aspects of network security including threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, defensive architectures and designs.
  2. Appraise security appliances, assessments, penetration testing, and cloud security.
  3. Evaluate secure network solutions through software tools to assess security and protections.

Unit Content

  1. Security Fundamentals
  2. Endpoint and Device Security
  3. Cryptography
  4. Security Appliances and Technology
  5. Cloud and Virtualisation Security
  6. Wireless Network Security

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview Tests30%
AssignmentSecurity implementation using software tools30%
Case StudySecurity solution and evaluation40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview Tests30%
AssignmentSecurity implementation using software tools30%
Case StudySecurity solution and evaluation40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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