Advanced Cyber Security (11907.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:1. Describe basic cryptographic functionality, including symmetric ciphers, public key encryption, and digital signatures;
2. Evaluate the security of systems that use cryptography and secure communication techniques;
3. Identify the vulnerability of information systems and justify specific security technologies, settings, and parameters that can improve system security design;
4. Describe existing secure network architectures by applying security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and malicious software scanners; and
5. Discuss how privacy and social engineering issues can impact system design.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 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
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
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 - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
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
11906 Introduction to Cyber Security AND 4483 Software Technology 1Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6697 Computer and Network Security PGEquivalent units
8019 Computer and Network SecurityAssumed knowledge
IT skills commensurate with advanced study of information technology are assumed.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Mohammad Abualsheikh |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Mohammad Abualsheikh |
Required texts
Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition, Global Edition, by William Stallings
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Group Work
Students must clearly state their individual contributions to group assignments. The marks will be given as per their efforts and contributions to the assignment.
Special assessment requirements
- An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
- The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Activities |
Estimated hours |
12 lectures x 2 hours each |
24 |
11 tutorials x 2 hours each |
22 |
Weekly study commitment: 12 weeks x 3 hours |
36 |
Assignment and project |
48 |
Quizzes |
20 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and the quality of your assessment work. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
Appropriate understanding of mathematics, computer programming, and networking.
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A