Network Security

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
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
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ellie Parker
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 52240
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
Class number
Class number 52241
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
Class number
Class number 52242
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
Class number
Class number 52243
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
Class number
Class number 52244
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-06
Class number
Class number 52245
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-04
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-04
Class number
Class number 52246
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-04
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-04

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 52247
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
Class number
Class number 52248
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 63
Available
Available 63
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.34
Class number
Class number 52249
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
Class number
Class number 52250
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
Class number
Class number 52251
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO1011 Network Foundations

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Networking and Cyber Security