Secure Remote Access Networks
Duration
- 1 Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 hrs
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Corequisites
Nil
Aims and objectives
This unit is designed to teach students to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available. The unit provides a theoretically rich, hands-on introduction to network security, in a logical sequence driven by technologies.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Secure network device access
2. Implement AAA on network devices
3. Implement secure network management and reporting
4. Mitigate common layer 2 attacks
5. Implement firewall and Intrusion Protection Systems
6. Implement site to site IPSec VPNs
7. Administer effective security policies
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Secure network device access
2. Implement AAA on network devices
3. Implement secure network management and reporting
4. Mitigate common layer 2 attacks
5. Implement firewall and Intrusion Protection Systems
6. Implement site to site IPSec VPNs
7. Administer effective security policies
Courses with unit
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering) and .Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (24 hours), Laboratory/Practical Work (36 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 90 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 90 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 60% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Skills Exam | Individual | 35% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, |
| CNAP Final | Individual | 5% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, |
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) At least 40% in the final exam, and
(iii) A Pass grade for the Skills Exam. The criteria for passing the Skills Exam is available in the Unit Outline.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
Content
• Modern network security threats
• Securing network devices
• Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
• Implementing Firewall technologies
• Implementing Intrusion Prevention
• Securing the Local Area Network
• Cryptographic System
• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
• Implementing ASA
• Managing a Secure Network
• Securing network devices
• Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
• Implementing Firewall technologies
• Implementing Intrusion Prevention
• Securing the Local Area Network
• Cryptographic System
• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
• Implementing ASA
• Managing a Secure Network
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.