ITO5037 Network security
Faculty of Information Technology
ITO5037 Network security is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs ITO5163.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITO5037
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ITO5037
No unit lists ITO5037 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Online |
Assessment
- Assignment-1: Network AttacksDemonstration50%
- Assignment-2: Secure Network Design and ImplementationDemonstration50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically assess networked environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and recommend improvements.
- 2
Describe and critique common security standards and protocols for networked applications.
- 3
Compare, select and apply cryptographic techniques for network security.
- 4
Identify security issues and network attacks relating to wired and wireless networks and take action to mitigate or neutralise potential issues and attacks.
- 5
Design secure networked systems against intruders and malicious networked applications whilst adhering to ethical principles.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories9 hours
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Scott Mi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITO5037?
You need ITO5163 before you enrol.
When is ITO5037 offered?
ITO5037 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does ITO5037 have an exam?
No. ITO5037 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.