Network Security

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
INFO 2010
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Course ID
202469
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Computer Science &InfoTech
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
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Work Integrated Learning type
Virtual/Simulation
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
100 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of network security principles, protocols, tools and configurations, emphasising practical application. It will build upon knowledge gained in Network Foundations to enable students to understand secure networking protocols, identify security issues in networks, and recommend suitable mitigation techniques. This course will also enable students to evaluate a business organisation's networking requirements and infrastructure and recommend security solutions. 

  • Secure Network Design
  • Basic FortiGate Administration
  • Advanced FortiGate Administration

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrates how each of the network layers can be secured using a range of current technologies.
  • Evaluate secure design principles in network architectures for an organisational context.
  • Apply a range of technical solutions including firewalls, IPS/IDS, and AAA to mitigate network threats.
  • Implement secure communication channels for a given design using a range of network security techniques.
  • Recommend and document appropriate solutions considering ethical impact, for a given organisational context.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO1011 Network Foundations

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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