cse5csp cyber security principles
CYBER SECURITY PRINCIPLES
CSE5CSP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the Internet era, industries and organisations need to be aware of, and be prepared to defend against threats and attacks. Stakeholders should be familiar with the basic principles and best practices of cyber security to better protect their businesses. In this subject, the principles, the state of the art, and strategies for the future of cyber security is explored thoroughly. The topics will focus on information security, ethical and legal practices, mitigating cyber vulnerabilities, and the process of incident response and analysis. The outline of the subject is targeted at ensuring the privacy, reliability, confidentiality and integrity of information systems. Cyber security is a very broad discipline, and therefore, this subject is only intended to cover the basics of the recent state of the art and leading cyber security topics.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SMCYC or SMCYL or SMCYB or must obtain subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe key terms and concepts in cyber security, cyber law, intellectual property and cyber crime
- Activities:
- Basic practices of cyber security to better protect their businesses are discussed in modules. Students will learn about intellectual property and how to respond to cyber incidents. Students use various technology platforms to test and practice cyber defence mechanisms.
02. Analyse approaches to security networks, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems
- Activities:
- Sections of the modules discuss intrusion detection techniques, how firewalls protect attacks on computer systems, and network security. These concepts will be practiced and tested in a simulation environment using various testing tools.
03. Formulate approaches for incident analysis, risk management in cyber space and incident response
- Activities:
- Learning modules will discuss cyber incident analysis and response, including reporting cyber incidence, recovery, and post incident response will be discussed. Students will design and develop incident reports and response report as part of their assessments.
04. Describe various software design practices and principles of web security
- Activities:
- Learning modules describe software design principles, design and architecture of software, testing of software, integrating of security in software design will be discussed.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Six 4.0 hours lecture every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Six 4.0 hours computer laboratory every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x online tests (30 mins each, equivalent to 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 1 x 2.5 hour lab practical exam (equivalent to 2500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 3-hour final exam (equivalent to 3000 words) | 50 | 01, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Consists of online, reading and self-check tests, for self-directed study. All materials will be available asynchronously on the LMS."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Synchronous online practical tutorial supported by practical notes and reading material on the LMS."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 7.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"A compulsory practical workshop of 2 days at the end of the semester will be offered for all off campus students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x online tests (30 mins each, equivalent to 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 1 x 2.5 hour lab practical exam (equivalent to 2500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 3-hour final exam (equivalent to 3000 words) | 50 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"This 6 hours consists of online readings and resources, practical work and self-directed study. All materials will be available on the LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x online tests (30 mins each, equivalent to 500 words each) | 020 | 01, 02 | |
| 1 x written assignment (2500 words) | 030 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 3-hour final exam | 050 | 01, 03, 04 |