FIT5037 · Network security

Overview

Network security is an important part of any computer network and essential knowledge for IT professionals. This unit provides fundamental network security for IT students and professionals. It covers wired and wireless communication and network security, security at different layers, computer system security, network services and applications security, basic defence systems, cryptography for network security, techniques for identifying system vulnerabilities and penetration testing.

Areas of study: Networks and security

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Critically assess networked environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and recommend improvements
2. Describe and critique common security standards and protocols for networked applications
3. Compare, select and apply cryptographic techniques for network security .
4. Identify security issues and network attacks relating to wired and wireless networks and take action to mitigate or neutralise potential issues and attacks
5. Design secure networked systems against intruders and malicious networked applications whilst adhering to ethical principles.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.