SIT327 - Network Forensics
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Offering information: | This unit will be offered from 2023 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jesse Laeuchli |
| Prerequisite: | SIT202 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour active class per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including optional scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
This unit teaches the main techniques and tools needed to successfully investigate attacks against modern computer networks, including how to detect the attacks, how to attribute them, and how to mitigate damage and prevent further damage. Skills to be studied include log analysis, IDS configuration, pcap analysis, protocol reverse engineering. Student will work through a variety of simulated and historical forensic incidents in order to hone their skills.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Network log recovery and analysis, familiarity with common forensics tools. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | IDS configuration and usage. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Protocol Reverse Engineering. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Wireless Network Forensics. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Incident reporting and response. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Portfolio | Tasks include the production of a range of artefacts (scripts, packet captures, written reports etc.), along with written critique and reflection. | 80% | Week 11 |
| Examination | 2-hour written examination | 20% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio, and must achieve a passing grade in the examination.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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