Network security is an important part of any computer network and essential knowledge for IT professionals. This unit provides fundamental network security for IT students and professionals. It covers wired and wireless communication and network security, security at different layers, computer system security, network services and applications security, basic defence systems, cryptography for network security, techniques for identifying system vulnerabilities and penetration testing.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
Please be advised that FIT5037 is a heavy unit and you will need to consistently study the unit materials each week. There will be a large amount of work to be done during the semester from Week 1 onwards.
FIT5044
((FIT9131 or FIT5131 or FIT9017) and (FIT9134 or FIT5134 or FIT9018) and (FIT9132 or FIT5132 or FIT9003 or FIT9019) and (FIT9135 or FIT5135 or FIT9020) and (FIT5136 or FIT4037) and (FIT9130 or FIT5130 or FIT9030)) or equivalent
Students are expected to have knowledge and experience with computer networking, Unix operating system, basic maths for cryptography and socket programming.
Dr Phu Dung Le
Consultation hours: TBA
Guy Kijthaweesinpoon
Consultation hours: TBA
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Introduction to wired and wireless communications and networks and security | |
| 2 | Introduction to cryptography for communications and networks security | Weekly tutorials/Lab Exercises (Week 2 to Week 10) commence |
| 3 | Security at network layer | |
| 4 | Security at transport layer | |
| 5 | Security at application layer | |
| 6 | Security at application layer (continued) | |
| 7 | Computer system security and basic defense system | |
| 8 | Computer system security and basic defense system (continued) | |
| 9 | Computer system vulnerabilities and penetration testing | Assignment 1 due Week 9, Friday 4pm |
| 10 | Computer system vulnerabilities and penetration testing (continued) | |
| 11 | Research in network security | |
| 12 | Theoretical Test (in lecture) | Theoretical Test in Week 12 lecture |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC. Assignment 2 due Week 14, Monday 4pm. Presentation in Week 14 | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
In-semester assessment: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 (group Assignment) | 30% | Week 9, Friday 4pm (submit your assignment using the assignment box on level 6 of H building) |
| Assignment 2 (Group Assignment) | 30% | Week 14, Monday 4pm (submit your assignment using the assignment box on level 6 of H building). Presentation in Week 14 |
| Lab Exercises | 10% | Weekly (Week 2 to Week 10) - no submission required |
| Theoretical Test | 30% | Week 12 lecture |
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You need to be able to understand the theory and demonstrate your practical work to your tutor.
It is a group assignment. Students will receive equal marks. However, every member of the group will be interviewed about their individual contributions.
You need to be able to understand the theory and demonstrate your practical work to your tutor.
For group work students will receive equal marks. However, every member of the group will be interviewed about their individual contributions.
You will have to submit a report and give a presentation.
You will get full marks if you can complete all the exercises and demonstrate them well. Different marks will be given depending on the level of completion and demonstration.
No submission is required.
Correct answers to questions, demonstrating understanding of the materials learned.
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