Secure Remote Access Networks
Duration
- 1 Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
TNE70003 Network Routing PrinciplesAims 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. Apply accepted network security methodologies to secure network device access
2. Implement secure network access by deploying AAA on network devices
3. Implement secure network management and reporting tools on networks
4. Identify and mitigate common layer 2 attacks
5. Design, configure, and deploy Intrusion Protection Systems and firewalls
6. Implement secure site to site communications using tunnels (IPSec VPNs)
7. Formulate and administer effective network security policies
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply accepted network security methodologies to secure network device access
2. Implement secure network access by deploying AAA on network devices
3. Implement secure network management and reporting tools on networks
4. Identify and mitigate common layer 2 attacks
5. Design, configure, and deploy Intrusion Protection Systems and firewalls
6. Implement secure site to site communications using tunnels (IPSec VPNs)
7. Formulate and administer effective network security policies
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (24 hours), Practical Classes (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 |
| CNAP online test | Individual | 5-10% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Research Case Study | Individual | 10-20% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Skills Exam | Individual | 25-30% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Examination | Individual | 45-55% | 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
• Cryptography
• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
• Managing a Secure Network
• Securing network devices
• Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
• Implementing Firewall technologies
• Implementing Intrusion Prevention
• Securing the Local Area Network
• Cryptography
• Implementing Virtual Private Networks
• 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.