Network Security

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and analyse security risks and vulnerabilities in IT network systems and determine appropriate methods to manage and/or solve them.

2. Design and critically appraise computer programs and systems to produce solutions that help manage and audit risk and security issues.

3. Gather and synthesise information from multiple sources to aid in the systematic analysis of security breaches and issues.

4. Articulate the legal, social, ethical and professional issues faced by information security professionals.

Group Project Meeting Minutes

We were diligent in keeping meeting notes before the Christmas break, but afterwards we have a few issues and didn't meet as regularly. One of the team withdrew from his studies, while another team member had Covid, and then surgery which left her incommunicado for a number of weeks.

1. Meeting 1 - 18th November: PDF here

1. Meeting 2 - 25th November: PDF here

1. Meeting 3 - 2nd December: PDF here

Artifacts

Powerpoints

1. STRIDE/DREAD presentation: Powerpoint Slides

2. TCP/IP vs OSI presentation: Powerpoint Slides

3. Pentesting Tools Evaluation presentation: Powerpoint Slides

4. Networking Tools Practical Application: Powerpoint Slides

5. Data Breach Case Study: Powerpoint Slides

Others

1. Unit 3 Scanning Exercise: Results

2. SQLMap: Results

3. Debate- The Future of the Internet: PDF here

Assignments

The assignments completed as part of the module, at week 6 and at week 11.

Assignment 1: Group Contract PDF here

Assignment 1: Design Document PDF here

Assignment 1: Tutor Feedback PDF here

Final Assignment: Executive Summary PDF here

Final Reflection

End of Module Reflection: My collected thoughts on the team project, our implementation of PTES and the lessons learned. Reflection here

Skills Matrix: Re-evaluation of my Skills at the end of the module. PDF here