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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Network Security Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    CSI3207
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr James Jin KANG

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.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

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 ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Network Security Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    CSI3207
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr James Jin KANG

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.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

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 ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

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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