To provide learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for deploying and administering a secure computer domain.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Explain best practice as related to managing and administering systems and services securely.
LO2
Compare and contrast client/server and peer to peer system architecture.
LO3
Integrate directory services, DNS, DHCP and a web server to provide domain services as part of a computer system.
LO4
Create and implement robust computer security policies manually and via scripting.
LO5
Interpret the role of regulation such as GDPR, as it applies to system administration.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
Indicative Content
Server Systems
Analysing operating systems software capable of providing an array of secure services to clients. Investigating the requirements of the software and the limitations of the operating system. Evolution of server software releases and determining the version to implement.
Security Policy
Security policy standards and governance. Information security, network security, non-technical security. Policy types and examples. Contingency planning and security policy enforcement.
Directory Services
Directory services model, functionality and structure. Example implementations of LDAP and tree designs (root, branches and leaf objects). Objects, schema and organisational units.
DNS
Role of DNS and decentralised structure. Root servers and zones. DNS namespace forward and reverse lookups. Authoritative vs. Non-authoritative. Recursive vs. Non-recursive. Security issues with DNS.
DHCP
DHCP role in a network, static vs dynamic addressing. DHCP operating and interaction. Configuration of service and creation of scopes. Security issues with DHCP.
Web Server
Implementation of HTTP and HTTPS. URI, URL and URNs. HTML and GET/POST requests. HTTP status codes. Vulnerabilities of HTTP.
Securing Systems
Securing servers and systems, server OS and application hardening. Examining and protecting against common vulnerabilities on a domain.
Scripting
Automation and configuration via a command line interpreter/scripting environment. Pipelines and filtering. Testing and securing systems using shell tools and utilities.
Legal Regulations
Examination, analysis and interpretation of relevant legislation such as GDPR, as it applies to the role of a systems administrator.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
20.00%
Project
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Short Answer Questions
% of Total Mark
20
Timing
Week 6
Learning Outcomes
1,2
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Diagnostic Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Project
% of Total Mark
40
Timing
Week 10
Learning Outcomes
3,4
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Systems Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Formal Exam
% of Total Mark
40
Timing
End-of-Semester
Learning Outcomes
1,5
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description End of Semester Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description Repeat Exam (100%)
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type
Workload Category
Contact Type
Workload Description
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Hours
Lecture
Contact
Lecture
12 Weeks per Stage
1.00
12
Laboratory
Contact
Lab
12 Weeks per Stage
4.00
48
Tutorial
Contact
Support Tutorial
12 Weeks per Stage
1.00
12
Independent Learning
Non Contact
Independent learning
15 Weeks per Stage
11.87
178
Total Weekly Contact Hours
6.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Bekim Dauti. (2019), Windows Server 2019 Administration Fundamentals, 2nd. [ISBN: 1838550917].
This module does not have any article/paper resources