cse3nsw networks sys and web security
NETWORKS SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY
CSE3NSW
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject begins with an overview of the Open Systens Interconnection (OSI) architecture and security attacks on system services, and a discussion of different existing security mechanisms. The main focus includes cryptography, system security, network and web security. The students learn: (1) cryptographic algorithms and protocols, underlying network security applications including single-key and public-key encryption methods, hash functions, digital signartures and key exchange; (2) intrusion detection systems and firewalls that can be used to protect a computer system from security threats, such as intruders, viruses, and worm; (3) the use of cryptographic algorithms and security protocols for providing network and internet security in terms of user authentication/identification, IP security and Web security.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CSE2NEF or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE42FNS, CSE3NSS, CSE4FNS, CSE5NSW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Dandenong, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - information security and management (Approx 350 words) | 10 | |
| Assignment 2 - Internet Security (Approx 1150 words) | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the subject, students must obtain an overall pass grade in the first insatnce, and obtain at least 50% in both the examination and the assignment components. | 30 |
| one 3-hour examination | 60 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - information security and management (Approx 350 words) | 10 | |
| Assignment 2 - Internet Security (Approx 1150 words) | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the subject, students must obtain an overall pass grade in the first insatnce, and obtain at least 50% in both the examination and the assignment components. | 30 |
| one 3-hour examination | 60 |