Introduction to Cyber Security G (11941.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
---|---|---|
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 | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of various encryption algorithms and their applications in the context of cyber seaurity and analyse and choose appropriate encryption algorithms in real life scenarios;
2. Evaluate security threats and identify potential vulnarabilities and apply appropriate security measures to mitigate the threats;
3. Plan and execute the basic tasks in manage IT infrastructure in a hypothetical or real case scenario, including desktop and server and computers, network, helpdesk operation, and security adhering to relevant professional and data ethics requirements;
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills in the context of cyber security, the ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop effective solution; and
5. Engage in ongoing learning in the field of cyber security, keeping up to date with emerging trends and technologies.
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
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 - 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
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11906 Introduction to Cyber Security.Equivalent units
6689 Security and Support in IT G.Assumed knowledge
Basic understanding of IT systems, including computer hardware, network, operating systems, storage media, database, and programming.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Yibe Alem |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Yibe Alem |
Required texts
"Computer Security Principles and Practice", 4th Ed , William Stallings and Lawrie Brown, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2017 (or 3rd Ed, 2015)
"The Practice of System and Network Administration", Thomas A. Limoncelli and Christina J. Hogan, Addison-Wesley, 2002 (eReserve available - recommended reading only)
"The code book: the science of secrecy from ancient Egypt to quantum cryptography", Simon Singh, Anchor Books (recommended reading only)
"Security in Computing", 4th Edition, Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Prentice Hall, 2007 (recommended reading only)
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Submissions are through Canvas (http://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/) only. No other forms of submission will be accepted.
If a student chooses to submit his/her assignment via the Internet from off-campus, it is the responsibility of the student to guarantee the accessibility of the Internet. Not being able to access the Internet at a location which is off-campus is not an excuse for extension.
Special assessment requirements
An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
The final marks of a student are calculated using the following formula:
Final marks (100%) = Engagement (10%) + Quiz 1 (5%) + Quiz 2 (10%) + Quiz 3 (15%) + Quiz 4 (20%) + Collaborative Task (40%)
The final grade of a student is determined according to the following table:
85 <= Final marks <= 100 |
Final grade = HD |
75 <= Final marks < 85 |
Final grade = DI |
65 <= Final marks < 75 |
Final grade = CR |
50 <= Final marks < 65 |
Final grade = P |
0 <= Final marks < 50 |
Final grade = FAIL (NX, NC or NN) |
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 |
Lectures: 2 hours per lecture |
24 |
Tute/lab: 2 hours per tute/lab |
22 |
Preview and review of lectures and tute/lab 3 hours/week, 12 times |
36 |
4 Quizzes (preparation and attempt) |
28 |
Collaborative Task 40 hours over the semester |
40 |
Total |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items as well as not achieving engagement marks.
Required IT skills
Basic understanding of programming, computer hardware, operating systems, and networking.
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A