Cyber Security as Infrastructure and Tools G (11711.1)

To effectively manage cyber security, you need a broad understanding of IT security infrastructure. This unit provides you with the ability to engage in and lead critical cyber security discussions regarding IT security infrastructure to explain vulnerabilities, appraise cyber security measures and formulate solutions.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain cyber threats, IT infrastructure vulnerabilities and risks, and the effectiveness and efficiencies of cyber defence measures;
2. Investigate and appraise cyber security measures through relevant tools/techniques; and
3. Evaluate cyber security threats and risks to formulate solutions and recommendations for cyber resilient workplaces and communities.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

11709 Cyber Security as an Ecosystem G

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.