Secure Remote Access Networks
Overview
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.
Requisites
09-February-2025
05-October-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Secure network device access
- Implement AAA on network devices
- Implement secure network management and reporting
- Mitigate common layer 2 attacks
- Implement firewall and Intrusion Protection Systems
- Implement site to site IPSec VPNs
- Administer effective security policies
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture |
1.00 | 1 weeks | 1 |
| On-campus Lecture |
1.00 | 11 weeks | 11 |
| On-campus Lab |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Individual | 2 - 5% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Assignment | Group | 5 - 10% | 7 |
| Examination | Individual | 45 - 58% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Practical Skills Examination | Individual | 35 - 45% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(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 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Modern network security threats
- Securing network devices
- Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
- Implementing Firewall technologies
- Implementing Intrusion Prevention
- Securing the Local Area Network
- Cryptographic System
- Implementing Virtual Private Networks
- Implementing ASA
- Managing a Secure Network
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.