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cse3nsw networks systems and web security

NETWORKS SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY

CSE3NSW

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides an overview of security attacks on system and network services and discusses different security mechanisms. The main focus of the subject is cryptography and its application in systems, networks and web security. You will learn about cryptographic algorithms and protocols, and the underlying network security applications. Intrusion detection systems and firewalls will be explored and you will learn how to use the cryptographic algorithms and security protocols that provide network and internet security.

SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesCSE2NEF

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects CSE3NSS or CSE4FNS or CSE5NSW and students admitted in any Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework course

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse systems and networks to identify security flaws, vulnerabilities and design access control mechanisms.
02. Describe and apply cryptographic algorithms and their underlying mathematical structures.
03. Describe important security tools and applications.
04. Identify and investigate ethical and social considerations relevant to information privacy and security issues.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In Class Weekly Workshop Assessment (1000 word equivalent)Conducted on a fortnightly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2 hour examination (2000 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mid-term problem solving test (1000 words equivalent)To be conducted in Week 7 or 8 (Duration 1 hour).

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In Class Weekly Workshop Assessment (1000 word equivalent)Conducted on a fortnightly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2 hour examination (2000 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mid-term problem solving test (1000 words equivalent)To be conducted in Week 7 or 8 (Duration 1 hour).

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In Class Weekly Workshop Assessment (1000 word equivalent)Conducted on a fortnightly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2 hour examination (2000 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mid-term problem solving test (1000 words equivalent)To be conducted in Week 7 or 8 (Duration 1 hour).

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 32 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In Class Weekly Workshop Assessment (1000 word equivalent)Conducted on a fortnightly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2 hour examination (2000 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mid-term problem solving test (1000 words equivalent)To be conducted in Week 7 or 8 (Duration 1 hour).

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 46 - 0
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 47 - 0
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In Class Weekly Workshop Assessment (1000 word equivalent)Conducted on a fortnightly basis.

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2 hour examination (2000 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mid-term problem solving test (1000 words equivalent)To be conducted in Week 7 or 8 (Duration 1 hour).

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4