This unit aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of network and information security. Topics to be covered include network components and services, network computer systems and security policy, security at different system layers, basic cryptography and information security, information security and communications, intrusion detection system, malicious code and detection and prevention systems, authentication systems, and wireless security.
2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk
You will need to allocate up to 8 hours per week in several weeks, for use of a computer, including time for group and individual assignments.
CPE5002, CSE5210
Phu Dung Le
Phu Le, Guy T. and Mark Ohio. Consultation hours: TBA
Assignments: 80%; Theoretical test: 20%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Secure your computer system with private key, public key, hash functions and digital certificates | 20% | 8PM Thursday - Week 7 |
| Set up and configure firewalls | 25% | 8PM Thursday - Week 9 |
| Identify system vulnerabilities, demonstrate your attacks, and propose solutions to mitigate the attacks. | 35% | 8PM Thursday - Week 14 |
| Test | 20% | During the lecture - Week 12 |
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Linux OS
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Introduction to computer system security | |
| 2 | Information and Network Security | |
| 3 | Cryptography for Information and Network Security (2 lectures: 3 & 4) | |
| 4 | Cryptography for Information and Network Security (con't) | |
| 5 | Introduction to Firewalls | |
| 6 | Security at the IP level : IPSec design and implementation | |
| 7 | Security at the Transport Layer: SSL and TLS design and implementation | Assessment task 1 due 8PM Thursday - Week 7 |
| 8 | Security at the Application Layer: Email security and Web security | |
| 9 | Introduction to Authentication Systems | Assessment task 2 due 8PM Thursday - Week 9 |
| 10 | Introduction to Wireless Security | |
| 11 | Introduction to Large System Security | |
| 12 | Informal test in the lecture | Test during the lecture - Week 12 |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC. Assessment task 3 due 8PM Thursday - Week 14 | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
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IMPORTANT: You must read the assignment specs carefully and follow the instructions. The unit guide can only provide you general information.
You need to be able to understand the theory and demonstrate your practical work to your tutor. If you fail to understand what you have done you will get Zero for the assignment.
If you can demonstrate your practical work but do not completely understand the theory, you will get a Pass at the maximum.
If you can demonstrate your practical work but understand 25% of the theory, you will get a Credit as the maximum.
If you can demonstrate your practical work and understand 50% of the theory, you will get a Distinction as the maximum.
If you can demonstrate your practical work and understand the theory well, you will get a High Distinction.
You need to be able to understand the theory and demonstrate your practical work to your tutor. If you fail to understand what you have done you will get Zero for the assignment.
If you can demonstrate your practical work but do not completely understand the theory, you will get a Pass at the maximum.
If you can demonstrate your practical work but understand 25% of the theory, you will get a Credit as the maximum.
If you can demonstrate your practical work and understand 50% of the theory, you will get a Distinction as the maximum.
If you can demonstrate your practical work and understand the theory well, you will get a High Distinction.
- If you complete 1. correctly, you will get maximum 10%.
- You will get 15% for 2. and 3. if you successfully complete 1. and explain correctly how attacks can be launched with demonstrations.
- 10% will be given to good solutions to mitigate the attacks - 4.
Correct answers to questions (demonstrate good understanding of the material learned).
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