IT AND INFORMATION SECURITY
CSE3IIS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the fundamental concepts of IT and information security from an enterprise level perspective. Topics covered include: computer security, network security, operational security, information security, corporate compliance obligations, and real world examples.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ka Chan
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: INT2CN or CSE2CN and one of MAT1DIS or MAT1CA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: INT3ENS, CSE3ENS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain and describe the objectives, principles, practices of and differences between IT & information security.
- Activities:
- Classes to present the material. Tutorials: questions to practice and enhance understanding of principles.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Explain and describe the information security framework, formalised documentation hierachy, and the maturity model.
- Activities:
- Classes to present the material. Tutorials: questions to practice and enhance understanding of principles.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Develop information security policies for corporates.
- Activities:
- Classes to present the material. Tutorials: questions to practice and enhance understanding of principles. Written assignment to develop research skills and to put theory in practice - develop an information security policy for an example company.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Explain and describe the IT security related technologies, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, Web security appliances, encryption and emerging security topics.
- Activities:
- Classes to present the material. Tutorials: questions to practice and enhance understanding of concepts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Explain and give examples proving the importance of "The User" in Security and the vital role that Security Awareness plays in securing corporate environments
- Activities:
- Classes to present the material. Tutorials: questions to practice and enhance understanding of concepts. Written assignment to demonstrate some aspects and strategies of attacks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Explain and give examples of corporate compliance obligations relating to security and how these relate to customers and corporate reputation.
- Activities:
- Classes to present the material. Tutorials: questions to practice and enhance understanding of concepts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ka Chan
Class requirements
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.
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2.5-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| written/practical assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 20 | 03 | |
| written/practical assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 20 | 05, 06 |