she5imh inside the mind of a hacker
INSIDE THE MIND OF A HACKER
SHE5IMH
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the motivations, mindset and techniques used by hackers. Although their activities are illicit and illegal, hackers have a finely attuned understanding of computer networks and systems and how users/customers behave in online environments. If nothing else, they have developed new - albeit illegal and unethical business models that exploit vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems. By looking at systems and practices through the eyes of a hacker, you can better identify weaknesses, emerging threats and develop more effective defences.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlex Ng
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted into SMCYC or SMCYL or SMCYB or must obtain subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlex Ng
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour Exam (equiv to 2000 words)Students undertake an audit of an organisation and suggest ways in which organisations might be hacked. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Defensive security report (equiv to 1500 words)Students undertake an audit of an organisation and suggest ways in which organisations can be defended from hacks. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online profile report (equiv to 1000 words)Students research their own online footprint and determine ways in which that can be exploited. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
6 x 5 min online quizzes (equiv to 500 words)Best of 5 quiz results taken. Each quiz worth 2% each. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |