Course outline Code: ICT301 Title: Advanced Network Topics, Management & Security Faculty of Arts and Business School of Business Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2015 Course Coordinator: Dr Jacqui Blake Office: K2.16 Telephone: +61 7 54530 1108 Email: jblake@usc.edu.au Consultation Times: As notified on Blackboard 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This course builds on ICT220 Telecommunications & Networks with a more technical approach to network design and specifically management. Network hardware is covered in greater depth, along with operating systems and virtualisation. Security is examined at a range of levels, from the technical (cryptography) through to applied (systems and network security) and management. The course also examines broader issues including business continuity, disaster recovery and relevant legislation. 1.2 Course content network threats application data and host security cryptography network security mobile security access control authorisation and authentication business continuity and disaster recovery security policies and legislation 2. Unit value 12 units
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Apply network management and security knowledge and skills to problems Apply written communication skills to network management and security problems Design systems to meet business network management and security requirements You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: 1, 2, and 3 Creative and critical thinkers. 2 Knowledgeable. 2 and 3 Ethical. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites ICT220 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites Nil 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
Page 3 5.2 Assessment tasks Task Assessment No. Tasks 1 Mid-Semester exam 2 Network management report 3 Final examination Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it? Individual 15% 1 hour Week 5 In lecture Individual 35% 2500 words max Friday, Week 13, 9am Individual 50% 2 hours Central examination period 100% Online by SafeAssign In exam venue Assessment Task 1: Mid-Semester exam Goal: For you to demonstrate your understanding of the course content. Product: During week 5 s lecture a 1 hour multi-choice and short answer exam will be conducted. The exam will focus on lectures, tutorial work and readings for weeks 1 through to 4 inclusive. Format: This is an individual assessment. Criteria understanding of requisite network knowledge from weeks 1 through 4 inclusive application of network concepts to scenarios Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Graduate Assessment Task 2: Network management report Goal: For you to demonstrate your ability to design networks according to business needs Product: Using a case study you are to prepare a consultant s report detailing the network management and security requirements for a business and to suggest and justify suitable technologies to enhance the business s communications and networking within and outside the organisation. Format: This is an individual assessment. You will be required to submit the assessment in Week 13 via SafeAssign Criteria application of network management and security concepts to case study critical analysis and evaluation of network management and security requirements of a business design systems to meet security and network management requirements written communication skills Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Graduate
Page 4 Assessment Task 3: Final examination Goal: For you to demonstrate your understanding of advanced network topics, management and security advanced network topics. Product: The final two (2) hour exam will be conducted at the end of the semester at a time and place to be announced by Student Administration. The exam will comprise multi choice, multi answer and short answer questions. Format: This is an individual assessment. Criteria understanding of requisite knowledge covered within the course critical thinking to solve network management and security problems Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Graduate 5.3 Additional assessment requirements SafeAssign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via SafeAssign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours On campus Lecture: 1 hour per week On campus Computer Workshop: 2 hours per week 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 2
Page 5 6.3 Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities 1 Introduction to network security Introduction to Chapter 1 network security exercises 2 Network security threats Security exercises Chapter 2 and 3 3 Application, data and host security Practical activities Chapter 4 using hardware 4 Cryptography Cryptography Chapter 5 activities 5 Mid-Semester Exam NO TUTORIALS 6 Cryptography Cryptography Chapter 6 activities 7 Network Security Security activities Chapters 7) 8 Network Security Security activities Chapters 8 9 Mobile security Authorisation and Chapters 9 and 10 Administration activities Mid Semester Break Access control and identity Assessment and Chapters 11 and 12 management audit activities 10 Monday, 5 th October Labour Day Public Holiday 11 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery General discussion on business continuity and disaster recovery 12 Vulnerability assessment General discussion on security policies and legislation 13 Review lecture Review, sample questions Study Period Central Examination Period End of Semester Break Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Ciampa, M 2015, 5th Edition Security + Guide to Network Security Fundamentals Chapters 13 and 14 Chapter 15 Review Cengage, Boston, USA.
Page 6 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements N/A 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 1226 or Email: StudentLifeandLearning@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. Faculty specific information Locating Journal Articles If you have been notified that the journal articles in this course are available on e-reserve, use the on-line library catalogue to find them. For journal articles not on e-reserve, click on the "Journals and Newspapers" link on the Library Homepage. Enter the journal title e.g. History Australia, then search for the volume and issue or keyword as needed. Assignment Cover Sheets The Faculty of Arts and Business assignment cover sheet can be found on Blackboard or on the USC Portal at: Faculty of Arts and Business (Students) > Forms. It must be completed in full identifying student name, assignment topic, tutor and tutorial time. This must be attached securely to the front of each assessment item prior to submission. Claims of loss of assignments will not be considered unless supported by a receipt. Help: If you are experiencing problems with your studies or academic work, consult your tutor in the first instance or the Course Coordinator as quickly as possible.
Page 7 Difficulties: If you are experiencing difficulties relating to teaching and assessment you should approach your tutor in the first instance. If not satisfied after that you should approach in order your Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator then Head of School. General enquiries and student support Faculty Student Centre Tel: +61 7 5430 1259 Fax: +61 7 5430 2859 Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au