IFQ724 Security of Enterprise Networks
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| Unit code: | IFQ724 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | IFN724, IFZ724 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,528 |
Unit Outline: Session 2 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | IFQ724 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | IFN724, IFZ724 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | There is no assumed knowledge for this unit. |
Overview
Cyber Security breaches - network infiltration, malware, theft of personal or corporate information - are commonplace. The rise of the internet means that malicious actions of individuals may have global impact. This unit prepares you for managing network security in the enterprise - a skillset that is in high demand in industry. You will learn to discover network vulnerabilities, to recommend solutions for tightening network and cloud security, and to protect data from potential attackers. We will present security protocols and applications in local and global networks, with a strong emphasis on industry relevant examples and practical solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of network and cloud security concepts (SALO1 and CLO1)
- Identify information security vulnerabilities and threats in a range of practical network scenarios (SALO2 and CLO2).
- Apply problem solving skills to remedy information security vulnerabilities and threats in a range of practical network scenarios (SALO3 and CLO3, SALO6 and CLO6)
- Communicate in writing solutions to network security vulnerabilities and threats (SALO5 and CLO5)
Content
The unit provides the technical aspects of enterprise network security through the presentation of theory combined with a strong practical component using (virtual) lab based practical activities. The content of this unit will include:
- Network fundamentals and types of attack
- Network Authentication
- Vulnerability assessment
- Network monitoring and intrusion detection, firewall technologies and administration
- Wireless network security
- Web and Cloud Security
Learning Approaches
This unit is designed for asynchronous online study, with activities including numerous short videos, podcasts and exercises carefully chosen to reinforce key skills and concepts. Students will have the opportunity to participate in online discussions with peers and teaching staff.
We emphasise a hands-on approach through structured lab practical activities. These activities and their associated reports contribute to the development of a lab portfolio which becomes the final assessment item for this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive automated feedback on some exercises and assessments, and written feedback on assignment task submissions. You may seek additional feedback from the teaching staff in the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The summative assessment item in this unit will allow you to demonstrate your ability to reason critically about network security risks and their mitigations, and present findings in a professional manner (the laboratory portfolio) and confirm your understanding of specific concepts and issues relating to network and cloud security in an enterprise (the problem solving task).
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case study
This is an individual assessment task. This task will test your understanding of the learning material associated with the concepts covered in the first part of the unit, and your ability to apply these to a case study. This will be assessed through four tasks related to the enterprise context presented in the provided case study.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Laboratory Portfolio
Complete assigned practical activities. Answer questions for each activity in a report, and add each report to a lab portfolio.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
This unit is self-contained but the text Guide to Network Security may be useful.
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 7th edition,
Author Mark Ciampa
Publisher Cengage Learning
Place US
Year Dec 2020
Guide to Network Security, 1st Edition
Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord, David Mackey, Andrew Green
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Place:US
Year: 2012
Other
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cloud
Risk Assessment Statement
No out of the ordinary risks are associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IQ70 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Practice (Study Area A)
- Demonstrate advanced, role-specific Information Technology (IT) discipline knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Case study - Identify and employ appropriate industry relevant methods and approaches to address IT problems
Relates to: ULO2, Laboratory Portfolio - Apply design, problem solving and critical thinking skills to develop appropriate IT solutions
Relates to: ULO3, Laboratory Portfolio - Engage in professional communication with relevant stakeholders
Relates to: ULO4, Laboratory Portfolio - Demonstrate professional and career-oriented aptitude in the field of Information Technology
Relates to: ULO3, Laboratory Portfolio
Unit Outline: Session 4 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | IFQ724 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | IFN724, IFZ724 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | There is no assumed knowledge for this unit. |
Overview
Cyber Security breaches - network infiltration, malware, theft of personal or corporate information - are commonplace. The rise of the internet means that malicious actions of individuals may have global impact. This unit prepares you for managing network security in the enterprise - a skillset that is in high demand in industry. You will learn to discover network vulnerabilities, to recommend solutions for tightening network and cloud security, and to protect data from potential attackers. We will present security protocols and applications in local and global networks, with a strong emphasis on industry relevant examples and practical solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of network and cloud security concepts (SALO1 and CLO1)
- Identify information security vulnerabilities and threats in a range of practical network scenarios (SALO2 and CLO2).
- Apply problem solving skills to remedy information security vulnerabilities and threats in a range of practical network scenarios (SALO3 and CLO3, SALO6 and CLO6)
- Communicate in writing solutions to network security vulnerabilities and threats (SALO5 and CLO5)
Content
The unit provides the technical aspects of enterprise network security through the presentation of theory combined with a strong practical component using (virtual) lab based practical activities. The content of this unit will include:
- Network fundamentals and types of attack
- Network Authentication
- Vulnerability assessment
- Network monitoring and intrusion detection, firewall technologies and administration
- Wireless network security
- Web and Cloud Security
Learning Approaches
This unit is designed for asynchronous online study, with activities including numerous short videos, podcasts and exercises carefully chosen to reinforce key skills and concepts. Students will have the opportunity to participate in online discussions with peers and teaching staff.
We emphasise a hands-on approach through structured lab practical activities. These activities and their associated reports contribute to the development of a lab portfolio which becomes the final assessment item for this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive automated feedback on some exercises and assessments, and written feedback on assignment task submissions. You may seek additional feedback from the teaching staff in the unit.
Assessment
Overview
The summative assessment item in this unit will allow you to demonstrate your ability to reason critically about network security risks and their mitigations, and present findings in a professional manner (the laboratory portfolio) and confirm your understanding of specific concepts and issues relating to network and cloud security in an enterprise (the problem solving task).
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case study
This is an individual assessment task. This task will test your understanding of the learning material associated with the concepts covered in the first part of the unit, and your ability to apply these to a case study. This will be assessed through four tasks related to the enterprise context presented in the provided case study.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Laboratory Portfolio
Complete assigned practical activities. Answer questions for each activity in a report, and add each report to a lab portfolio.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
This unit is self-contained but the text Guide to Network Security may be useful.
Resource Materials
Reference book(s)
Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 7th edition,
Author Mark Ciampa
Publisher Cengage Learning
Place US
Year Dec 2020
Guide to Network Security, 1st Edition
Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord, David Mackey, Andrew Green
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Place:US
Year: 2012
Other
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cloud
Risk Assessment Statement
No out of the ordinary risks are associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IQ70 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Practice (Study Area A)
- Demonstrate advanced, role-specific Information Technology (IT) discipline knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Case study - Identify and employ appropriate industry relevant methods and approaches to address IT problems
Relates to: ULO2, Laboratory Portfolio - Apply design, problem solving and critical thinking skills to develop appropriate IT solutions
Relates to: ULO3, Laboratory Portfolio - Engage in professional communication with relevant stakeholders
Relates to: ULO4, Laboratory Portfolio - Demonstrate professional and career-oriented aptitude in the field of Information Technology
Relates to: ULO3, Laboratory Portfolio