Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Science

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• Unit Title

  Network Security

• Unit Code

  CSI6116

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit covers the effective deployment, utilisation and monitoring of modern network security countermeasures to secure a network environment. The development of a secure network strategy through the use of advanced techniques and policy will be covered in this unit.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from CSI4207, CSI5212

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI5107

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply appropriate countermeasures to protect a network.
2. Apply software tools to troubleshoot common network security problems.
3. Design secure networks.
4. Evaluate a network for vulnerabilities and implement effective risk reduction strategies.
5. Execute a risk analysis and prepare an effective network usage policy.
6. Execute effective research in the field of network security.
7. Investigate and secure commonly used network services.

Unit Content

1. Network Countermeasures deploy and implement a firewall. Deploy an Intrusion Detection System. Deploy a Virtual Private Network. Implement appropriate policy and procedures to reduce risk.
2. Network Diagnostics - Utilise vulnerability scanners and other tools to diagnose or scan a network for vulnerabilities. Use proactive monitoring tools to monitor networks for problems and attacks.
3. Network Forensics Utilise tools and techniques to troubleshoot and determine the causes and sources of security breaches.
4. Risk Analysis identifying risks in a networked environ. Develop strategies for the reduction of identified risks.
5. Secure Network Design Deploy a secure network design within a given framework.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and practical laboratory/online 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.

Text References

• ^ Chappell, L. (2013). Wireshark 101: Essential skills for network analysis (1st ed.). USA: Laura Chappell University.
• Harper, A., Harris, S., Ness, J., Eagle, C., Lenkey., & G. Williams, T. (2011). Gray hat hacking: The ethical hackers handbook (3rd ed.). USA: McGraw Hill.
• Bejtlich, R. (2013). The practice of network security monitoring (1st ed.). USA: No Starch Press.
• Fichera, J., Bolt, S. (2012). Network intrusion analysis: Methodologies, tools, and techniques for incident analysis and response (1st ed.). USA: Syngress.
• Davidoff, S., Harn., J. (2012). Network forensics: Tracking hackers through cyberspace (1st ed.). USA: Prentice Hall.

Journal References

• Journal of Information Warfare
• Network Security
• Computers & Security
• Computer Fraud & Security

^ Mandatory reference

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