Credit Points: 20
Prerequisite: N/A
Co-requisite: N/A
Workload: 60 contact hours
Campus: Melbourne, Sydney
This is a core unit out of a total of 6 units in the Graduate Diploma of Networking (GDNet) and 12 units in Master of Networking (MNet) / MEng(Tel). This unit addresses the course learning outcomes and complements other courses in a related field by developing students’ specialised knowledge in network security and applying critical skills in Information Technology. For further course information refer to: http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/master-networking, http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/master-engineering-telecommunications and http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/graduate-diploma-networking. This unit is part of the AQF Level 8 (GDNet) and level 9 (MNet and MEng(Tel)) courses.
This unit provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field of network security, security risks and countermeasures associated with network connectivity. Students will gain knowledge and skills to understand, apply and manage network security. There are some activities designed to develop students’ abilities to protect network data that include protecting the usability, reliability, integrity, and safety of network and data.
The unit will help students to identify, analyse, and compare common security vulnerabilities, threats and in depth analysis of these threats that network users often face. It will help students to respond to and recover from security incidents through case studies/workshops.
This unit will cover the following topics:
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
Assessment Task | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Test | a,b* | 10% |
| Assignment 1 | b* | 15% |
| Assignment 2 | c,d* | 20% |
| Laboratory and Problem Based Learning participation & submission | a-f* | 10% |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | a-f* | 45% |
| Total | 100% |
*refer to learning outcomes above.
MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:
| Ability to communicate | Independent and Lifelong Learning | Ethics | Analytical and Problem Solving | Cultural and Global Awareness | Teamwork Cooperation, Participation and Leadership | Specialist knowledge of a field of study |
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| Colour coding | Extent covered |
| The standard is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations | |
| The standard is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations | |
| The standard is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations | |
| The standard is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials | |
| The standard is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this standard |