CP2409 - Network Forensics and Data Communications
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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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 CP2012 OR CP2231 OR CP1802 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | CP3070 CP5601 |
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| Census Date 29-Aug-2019 | |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); case study/performance analysis (20%); case study/malware analysis (30%). |
| JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 08-Aug-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); case study/performance analysis (20%); case study/malware analysis (30%). |
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