System Administration and Security Assurance unit (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
Unit code	KIT726
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor David Herbert
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT501

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lectures: 1 hr/wk Tutorials: 4 hrs/wk consisting of 1x2 hour tutorial, 1x2 hour practical per week Independent Learning: 3x1 hr/wk (on average) For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures and on-campus lab classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with any content which is delivered asynchronously on-line.
Assessment	Prac Exam 1 (15%)|Prac Exam 2 (15%)|Prac Exam 3 (20%)|Prac Exam 4 (20%)|CyberSecurity Report (30%)
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.

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