Overview
This unit will provide students with knowledge of cyber security issues, and their relevance to the management of information systems in contemporary organisations. Students will learn about common cyber attacks and the techniques for identifying, detecting, and defending against cyber-security threats. Further students will have an understanding of the ethical … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-SAFRICA-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Ron Steinfeld
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Critically assess cyber threats and risks to an organisation's information systems;
2.
Implement access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorised access;
3.
Apply cryptographic techniques to disguise information;
4.
Apply appropriate countermeasures to defend against cyber security threats;
5.
Describe the ethical and privacy issues relating to security of information systems.
Assessment summary
Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%.
This unit contains hurdle requirements which you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Computer networks and security
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity