VU23218 – Implement network security infrastructure for an organization

This unit explains the key features that make up the network security for an organisation. Students will investigate threats and mitigation techniques, network security models, administration protection and user access methods, introduction to firewall setup and configuration, intrusion prevention, intrusion detection systems (IPS/IDS) and software used to protect an organisation, examine proxy server vulnerabilities, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), security vulnerabilities and the application of Virtual Private Networks (VPN’s) and cryptography fundamentals.

The relevance to industry is highlighted by the training involved within this unit exposes  students to the security challenges that are faced within enterprise networking environment. Understanding how these security implementations and solutions operate, allow for a greater understanding of the troubleshooting process, designing secure and resilient infrastructure.