Network Security

Unit code: VIT1232 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
VIT1104 - Computer Networks
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In this unit, students will learn to evaluate various security architectures suitable for protecting both on-premises and cloud-based networks. Additionally, students will apply cryptography and hashing techniques to secure data in transit and at rest. The unit covers implementing and configuring critical network security infrastructure, which may include firewalls, incident detection and prevention systems, network monitoring and auditing software, VPNs, proxy services, web application firewalls, and identity management systems. There is also a focus on developing procedures that may reduce the risks associated with working remotely, as well as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or other modern challenges experienced in network security.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Evaluate different security architectures, including zero-trust security, suitable for protecting networks;
  2. Describe and apply simple cryptography and hashing techniques for protecting data while in transit and at rest;
  3. Use Identity and Access Management to achieve the least access principle; and
  4. Implement and configure network security infrastructure.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
5 x Post Class Quizzes
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 20%
3 x Practical Lab Tasks
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 30%
Practical Assignment
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
2 x Theory Tests

Required reading

A comprehensive set of electronic unit notes will be available through VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Cyber Security
VDCS | Diploma | Duration: 1 year

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