Course Title: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4424 Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Course Title: Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

INTE5058

City Campus

TAFE

520T Future Technologies

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2023,
Term2 2023,
Term1 2024

Course Contact: Ray Alotry

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409

Course Contact Email: ray.alotry@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to comprehend how data travels around the internet. It includes the function and operation of protocols such as Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite and devices that facilitate data transfer.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU23213 Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security

Elements:

1 Outline key network security concepts

2 Define key features of the TCP/IP suite of protocols

3 Define services, standards and protocols that facilitate security and the functional operation of a network

4 Implement and demonstrate the function and operation of key networking devices

5 Implement the components of a network security laboratory and testing environment

6 Present current examples of cyber network attacks and resources

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS