Principles of Modern Cyber Attacks and Defence G (12129.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online self-paced |
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
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse modern cyber attack and defence strategies, technologies and procedures in the context of geopolitical and technological trends;
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing defence strategies against different cyber adversaries (nation-state actors, criminals, insiders) by critically analysing their Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs); and
3. Execute basic exploitation and detection scenarios.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - 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 - 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
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online self-paced | Dr Frank Den Hartog |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | Online self-paced | Dr Frank Den Hartog |
Required texts
None. There are no books required for this unit. The lectures and online activities include weblinks to publicly availabe short readings.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
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
Lectures 12 weeks (2 hours per week) 24 hours
Laboratories 7 labs (8 hours per lab) 56 hours
Online activities 11 weeks (2 hours per week) 22 hours
Assessment 1 (Cyber attack and defence strategy) 9 hours
Assessment 2 (Exploitation and detection lab report) 15 hours
Assessment 3 (Project report) 24 hours
Total 150 hours
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
Students need basic skills in handling personal computers, including installing software by following manuals, and using a command line terminal. They will also need basic understanding of how a computer works and how a computer network works. If needed, students can pick up and practice those skills by doing a few free short courses provided for O-week, and keep working on those during the unit. There will also be a module dedicated to the basics of computers, software, and networking.
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
