Network Design and Security
PostgraduateTUA-NDS4412026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $4,144
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Network Design and Security
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Explain network topologies, communication protocols, and security standards in designing a secure computing network.
- Assess threats and risks to a computing network in protecting their business data and supported applications.
- Design a secure computing network using contemporary security techniques such as advanced firewalls and access management systems.
- Evaluate the performance of a secure computing network to ensure its service quality and security standards.
- Present a network design and security strategies to diverse audience for their feedback and approval.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
In Network Design and Security, students will be introduced to principles of network communications, topologies, and security protocols. Contemporary and advanced techniques for managing and protecting computing networks will be explored to ensure the protection of commercially processed data and their supported applications. Students will be given an opportunity to design and evaluate a contemporary computing network with a focus on next generation firewalls, access management systems and attack resilience for secure enterprises.
- Knowledge test on network design and security (25%)
- Case study report: Threat mitigation (35%)
- Case project on network design and security solution (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-CYS-GCE-2026 - Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
PostgraduateTUA-CYS-GCE