Courses & Units
System Administration and Security Assurance KIT726
Introduction
This unit provides students with a general introduction to system administration and network security, and is comprised of four modules that explore the role of an administrator in modern business settings. The four modules cover administration of common computing environments (Unix and Windows), common services (web, database and containers), and issues relevant to network security. Within the modules, topics include user and group creation, access control, permissions, scripting, resource management, configuration management, system security, vulnerabilities and vulnerability assessment. On completion, students will be equipped to administer computer systems that meet business requirements for functionality, capacity, availability, reliability, and security.
Summary
Unit name | System Administration and Security Assurance |
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Unit code | KIT726 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
Coordinator | Doctor David Herbert |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Configure and secure a range of server platforms for business use
- Identify security issues using relevant tools
- Evaluate and administer server platforms to comply with industry standards and best practice, and implement security requirements.
- Assess and document system and network security issues for use by people at all levels of the business
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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029999 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KIT501Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Lectures: 1 hr/wk |
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Assessment | CyberSecurity Report (20%)|Prac Exam 1 (20%)|Prac Exam 2 (20%)|Prac Exam 3 (20%)|Prac Exam 4 (20%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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