FIT5027 Virtual private network - Semester 1, 2010

Caulfield

Prohibitions

Teaching approach

The tutorial sessions will reinforce the concepts learned during the lectures through the hands-on work and completion of the exercises relating to the theory covered in the lectures.

Timetable information

For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/

Tutorial allocation

On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/

Unit Schedule

*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

Improvements to this unit

Student feedback will be sought during the Week 10 lecture with a Monquest survey.

Prescribed text(s) and readings

Dennis Fowler, Virtual Private Networks: Making the Right Connection. 1stEd. MorganKaufmann/Elsevier (1999) ISBN 1558605754

Oleg Kolesnikov, Brian Hatch. Building Linux Virtual Private Networks 1stEd. Que (2002) ISBN 1578702666

Text books are available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot be assured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.

Recommended text(s) and readings

Greg Holden. Guide to Firewalls and Network Security Intrusion Detection and VPNs. THOMSON ISBN 0619130393

Greg Holden. Guide to Network Defense and Counter Measures. THOMSON ISBN 0619131241

Thaddeus Fortenberry. Windows 2000 Virtual Private Networking. 1stEd. Que (2000) ISBN 1578702461

Meeta Gupta. Building a Virtual Private Network. 1stEd. PremierPress (2002) ISBN 1931841810

Required software and/or hardware

The standard operating environment provided in FIT computer labs is considered adequate for most purposes. However, most of the tutorial exercises require the use of an open source Linux environment, which is provided in the assigned FIT computer laboratory.

Software may be:

• downloaded from the resources page on the unit web site
• purchased at academic price at good software retailers

Equipment and consumables required or provided

The students on-campus may use the facilities available in the assigned computing labs. Use of personal laptops is permitted in the lab and during the demonstrations. However no formal support is available for personal laptops.

Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook.

You will need to allocate up to 8 hours per week for private study including use of a computer for eMail and newsgroups/discussion groups.

Study resources

Study resources we will provide for your study are:

The MUSO web site contains the link to the unit's outline, lecture slides, weekly tutorial exercises, assignment specifications, and supplementary resource material and is be available to registered students. Copies of all handouts and most other resource material will generally be made available via the web. The password required to access the materials will be given to you in the first lecture. Students may download copies of lecture slides and tutorial exercises from the web pages. Material may be placed in the web pages without being distributed in class. A general discussion group is available in MUSO for this unit.

Overview

Faculty assessment policy

To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

• 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
• 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
• an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.

As this unit does not include an end of semester exam, to pass the unit the student must:

• gain at least 40% of the assessable tutorial and test component: ie exercises and tests performed under Laboratory conditions, taken as a whole
• gain at least 40% of the assignment component: ie the assignments and any other other assessment tasks (such as presentations) taken as a whole
• achieve at least 50% of the total marks for the unit

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the assignment component or the assessable tutorial and test component, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.

Assignment tasks

Assignment coversheets

Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.

• Assignment task 1

  Title:

  Assignment 1

  Description:

  This is a theoretical assignment requiring research into two or three sub-topic relating to the concepts covered in the first three lectures. It is done individually by the students.

  Weighting:

  20%

  Due date:

  Fri 23 April (teaching week 07)

• Assignment task 2

  Title:

  Assignment 2

  Description:

  This assignment is completed in groups of up to five students. The students are provided with a real life like VPN design case. They demonstrate the specified aspects of this project in the lab and later submit a written report detailing the overall design of the project.

  Weighting:

  40%

  Due date:

  Fri 04 June (teaching week 13))

• Assignment task 3

  Title:

  Tutorial assessment

  Description:

  The theoretical aspects covered in the lectures are practically undertaken in the tutorial sessions by the students for this assessment.

  Weighting:

  40%

  Due date:

  Practical demonstrations in week 12 and the tutorial sheet submissions at the end of the semester.

Due dates and extensions

Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.

Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.

A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.

Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html

Late assignment

Return dates

Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.