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Network security

FIT5037

Synopsis

Network security is an important part of any computer network and essential knowledge for IT professionals. This unit provides fundamental network security for IT students and professionals. It covers wired and wireless communication and network security, security at different layers, computer system security, network services and applications security, basic defence systems, cryptography for network security, techniques for identifying system vulnerabilities and penetration testing.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (1)

What it unlocks

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Offerings (2)

  • Term 3Suzhou (SEU) · ON-CAMPUS
  • Second semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE

Listed in 2 areas of study

  • Computational scienceElective units
  • Software engineeringSoftware engineering technical electives