Course Title: Manage network and data integrity
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: COSC6194C
Course Title: Manage network and data integrity
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4378 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Alex Buono
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4475
Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Eddie Vanda School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS) Program Manager Tel: (03) 9925 4456 Fax: (03) 9925 4189 Email: eddie.vanda@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK403 Manage network and data integrity |
Element: |
1. Ensure compliance with company network and security policies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review company security policies 1.2 Audit and record security access 1.3 Ensure user accounts are controlled 1.4 Ensure secure file and resource access |
Element: |
2. Conduct audit on system assets |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to conduct audit on system hardware and software assets 2.2 Develop a system to record assets 2.3 Use system to develop reports on assets for management |
Element: |
3. Implement an antivirus solution |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Research appropriate antivirus and anti-malware solutions 3.2 Implement antivirus or anti-malware solution 3.3 Test antivirus and anti-malware solution functionality |
Element: |
4. Implement systems to protect assets from threats |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine environmental threats to data 4.2 Document systems to protect from environmental threat 4.3 Implement system to protect data from environmental threat |
Element: |
5. Develop a backup solution |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Determine appropriate backup type to meet systems needs 5.2 Investigate current backup media options 5.3 Implement a backup solution 5.4 Demonstrate functionality of backup solution 5.5 Demonstrate restore of data from backup media 5.6 Implement a real time backup and data sync solution |
Element: |
6. Monitor network performance |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools 6.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools to monitor network 6.3 Produce report on network performance |
Learning Outcomes
Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network. The Internet will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.
Details of Learning Activities
Activities in this course are aimed at enhancing your understanding and knowledge installing anti-virus software, implementing a backup solution, reviewing and updating assets and security policies.
Teaching Schedule
This course will be co-delivered with the following course: ICANWK406A Install, Configure and Test Network Security as there is common material found in both courses and they compliment each other.
Week |
Topics Delivered |
Elements/Performance criteria |
1 |
Modern Security Threats Assignment 1 released (Due Week 4) |
1.1, 2.1 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 |
2 |
Anti-Virus and Anti Spyware software |
3.1 - 3.3 |
3 |
Assets |
2.1 - 2.3 |
4 |
Data Redundancy and Backups Environmental Threats |
4.1 - 4.3 5.1 - 5.6 |
5 |
System Monitoring User Access Assignment 2 released (Due Week 8) |
1.2 - 1.4 4.1 - 4.3 |
6 |
Network Monitoring Best Practice |
6.1 - 6.3 |
7 |
File Access |
1.4 |
8 |
Assignment work |
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9 |
Security Policies Assignment 3 released (Due Week 11) |
1.1 |
10 |
VPN Technology |
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11 |
Securing Networking Devices Integrated Project: DMS Project released (Due Week 15) |
6.1 |
12 |
Integrated Project: DMS Project |
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13 |
Firewall, Logs Assignment 4 released (Due Week 17) |
6.1, 6.2 |
14 |
Setup Client/Server VPN |
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15 |
Testing |
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16 |
Completing Assessments |
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17 |
Review of Integrated Project | |
18 |
Course Review and Feedback |
*Please note this timeline is subject to change.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment occurs throughout the program and includes learning and assessment activities conducted in the classroom, online and in the workplace giving you the opportunity to practice and be assessed on what you are learning in a work context. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements, documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment in this course will involve the following activities:
Task 1. Assignment: You are required to conduct an audit on current systems, research appropriate anti-virus solutions and environmental threats
This task relates to Elements 2, 3, & 4
Task 2. Assignment: You are required to implement secure file/folder access, monitoring systems, and investigate and create a backup system
This task relates to Elements 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Task 3. Assignment. You will be required to review a security policy.
This task relates to Elements 2, 3 & 5
Task 4. Assignment. You will be required to implement secure data transmission, monitor, and log security systems.
This task relates to Elements 1 & 6
Task 5. Assignment: You will be required, as part of an integrated assignment, create a database for auditing purposes.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Assessment Tasks
1. Assignment 1
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTNWK406A Install, Configure and Test Network Security
ICTNWK403A Manage network and date integrity
2. Assignment 2
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTNWK406A Install, Configure and Test Network Security
ICTNWK403A Manage network and date integrity
3. Assignment 3
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTNWK406A Install, Configure and Test Network Security
ICTNWK403A Manage network and date integrity
4. Assignment 4
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTNWK406A Install, Configure and Test Network Security
ICTNWK403A Manage network and date integrity
5. Integrated Project: Airport
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of eight (8) courses, viz.:
ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTNWK404 Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICTPMG401 Support small scale IT projects
ICTTEN513 Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTNWK403 Manage network and date integrity
ICTNWK406 Install, configure and test network security
ICTNWK401 Install and manage a Server
ICTNWK411 Deploy Software to a Networked Computer
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course, however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been graded.
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
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Assignment 1 |
Task 2 |
Assignment 2 |
Task 3 |
Assignment 3 |
Task 4 |
Assignment 4 |
Task 5 |
Integrated Project |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
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6.1 |
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6.3 |
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Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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