| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction To Cyber Security Fundamentals and Practices |
| Unit ID: | ITECH7611 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 029901 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
The explosion of information and communication technologies, systems, applications, and networks have enormous benefits to government and industry. However, there are also increasing incidents of major cyber-attacks that have numerous threats to privacy and security. In this course we will cover fundamental concepts of cyber security, risk mitigation mechanisms associated with the implementation and management of IT infrastructure. You will learn real-world applications of cyber security and a solid foundation in theory and practice to support your future career. The course aligns with requirements of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | |  | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Analyse and describe the principles of information in the context of cyber security threats and attacks |
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| K2. | Investigate Internet tools used by hackers to penetrate systems and launch attacks. |
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| K3. | Differentiate and integrate legal, privacy and ethical aspects in the context of cyber security. |
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| K4. | Review basic security issues related to wired, wireless and mobile networks covering authentication, message encryption and key management. |
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| K5. | Analyse different mitigation mechanisms and prevention to determine and evaluate possible security solutions. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Outline threats and risks from cyberspace. |
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| S2. | Appraise the encryption strength by the key size and algorithm applied. |
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| S3. | Perform the anti-malware scanning and/or intrusion detection using open source software. |
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| S4. | Utilize open-source tools to create a simple yet fully functional firewall. |
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| S5. | Compare and contrast presentations of cyber security topics. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate initiative and judgement to adapt cyber security technologies to unique and diverse contexts. |
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| A2. | Relate and interpret emerging developments in cyber security to historical developments. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
Protecting your computer and its contents.
Securing computer networks, communications and Information practices.
Safe Internet usage, ethics and privacy guidelines.
Fundamental of digital signatures, cryptography, physical and logical security controls.
Firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, antivirus: signatures and sandboxing, and Incident response.
Vulnerability and penetration testing.
Telecommunications systems, network security, wireless security, host and server security.
Introduction to web browser, mobile and cloud security.
Operation system and software security. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1 - K5, S1 - S5, A1 - A2 | Participate in lectures, read and summarize conceptual and practical aspects of the course | Assignment(s) | 20% - 30% | | 2. | K1 - K5, S1 - S5, A1 - A2 | Self directed initiatives aimed at producing an artifact that demonstrates skill acquisition | Assignment(s) and Presentation(s) | 30% - 50% | | 3. | K1 - K5, S1 - S5, A1 - A2 | Examination(s)/Test(s) questions covering the course material, read and theoretical aspects of the course | Examination(s)/Test(s) | 30% - 40% |
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