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MN502 - Overview of Network Security

Credit Points: 20

Prerequisite: N/A

Co-requisite: N/A

Workload: 60 contact hours

Campus: Melbourne, Sydney

Aims & Objectives

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:

  1. Introduction of Network Security
  2. Symmetric and asymmetric Encryption techniques
  3. Authentication
  4. Transport level and IP Security
  5. Intruders and Malicious Software
  6. Firewalls
  7. Case studies

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Details

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and discuss the main security issues and emerging trends of information security;
  2. Analyse and discuss common emerging threats, attacks, mitigation and countermeasures of networked information systems;
  3. Explain the major methodologies for secure networks and what threats they address;
  4. Identify and report network threats, select and implement appropriate countermeasures for network security;
  5. Use security policies to manage operational security, and then administer those policies to ensure compliance by users in an organization;
  6. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour with regard to network security.

Teaching Method

Lecture: 2 hours
Laboratory: 2 hours
PBL Tutorial: 1 hours
Face to Face

Assessment

Assessment Task
Learning Outcomes Assessed
Weighting
Midterm Test a,b*10%
Assignment 1b*15%
Assignment 2c,d*20%
Laboratory and Problem Based Learning participation & submissiona-f*10%
Final Examination (2 hours)a-f*45%
Total 100%

*refer to learning outcomes above.

Textbook and Reference Materials

Textbook

  • M. Ciampa, Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 5th ed. Cengage, 2016.

Reference Reading

  • W. Stallings,  Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards, 5th ed. Prentice Hall, 2014.
  • M. Chapple and D. Seidl, CISSP Official (ISC) 2 Practice Test, 1st ed. Sybex, 2016.
  • J. M. Kizza, Guide to Computer Network Security (Computer Communications and Networks), 3rd ed.  Springer, 2015.
  • R. E. Smith, Elementary Information Security, 2nd ed. Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2015.
  • M. E. Whitman & H. J. Mattord, Principles of Information Security, Cengage Learning, 2014

Graduate Attributes

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 communicateIndependent and Lifelong LearningEthicsAnalytical and Problem SolvingCultural and Global AwarenessTeamwork Cooperation, Participation and LeadershipSpecialist knowledge of a field of study
       

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 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

 

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