Subject description

This subject provides essential knowledge of security. The subject will also introduce a wide range of modern security topics including privacy, network defence, hardware security, cyber physical system security, usability and information warfare.  Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained from this subject to address various security issues.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

CSIT970 - Security Essentials

Delivery

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Teaching staff

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:Lecture 2hr per week and 10 x 1 hr Laboratories/Workshops

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of security concepts.
2.
Understand various security mechanisms and critically compare them.
3.
Analyse real-world scenarios of security.
4.
Apply human and social roles to security.

Assessment details

Quizzes

Assignment

Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

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