CP2409 - Network Forensics and Data Communications

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Business, Law & Governance

Students are introduced to the fundamental of network forensics and the ability to analyse data communications. Students develop skills to examine incoming network traffic, enabling the analysis and identification of network threats before security of the network is breached. Topics addressed in this subject include network analysis, data communications, network troubleshooting, site surveying, and case studies to determine the level of threats.

Learning Outcomes

• compare the principles, concepts and techniques used in network performance enhancement;
• analyse intruder types, the intrusion process and network traffic logs;
• perform static and dynamic analysis of malware;
• apply network protection techniques;
• analyse elements of specific network and transport layer protocols to understand their performance and limitations.

Prerequisites:	CP1402 OR CP1802 OR CP2012 OR CP2231
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CP3070 CP5601

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Kim Ku, Dr Yok Yen Nguwi
Lecturer:	Mr Alexander Scott.
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); case study/performance analysis (20%); case study/malware analysis (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.