Network Security

Unit code:VIT1232Study 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)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

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:

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