CYBER SECURITY PRINCIPLES
CSE5CSP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the Internet era, industries and organisations need to be aware of, and be prepared to defend against threats and attacks. Stakeholders should be familiar with the basic principles and best practices of cyber security to better protect their businesses. In this subject, the principles, the state of the art, and strategies for the future of cyber security is explored thoroughly. The topics will focus on information security, ethical and legal practices, mitigating cyber vulnerabilities, and the process of incident response and analysis. The outline of the subject is targeted at ensuring the privacy, reliability, confidentiality and integrity of information systems. Cyber security is a very broad discipline, and therefore, this subject is only intended to cover the basics of the recent state of the art and leading cyber security topics.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Naveen Chilamkurti
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMCYC, SMCYL, SMCYB, SMCYCO, SHEOOA, SMCYLO, SMCYBO.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe key terms and concepts in cyber security, cyber law, intellectual property and cyber crime
- Activities:
- Three 2 hour lecture on basic practices of cyber security to better protect their businesses. Students will learn about intellectual property and how to respond to cyber incidents. Students use various technology platforms to test and practice cyber defence mechanisms.
02. Analyse approaches to security networks, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems
- Activities:
- Two 2 hour lectures on existing intrusion detection techniques, how firewalls protect attacks on computer systems, and network security. These concepts will be practiced and tested in a laboratory environment using various testing tools.
03. Articulate approaches for incident analysis, risk management in cyber space and incident response
- Activities:
- Two 2 hour lectures on cyber incident analysis and response, including reporting cyber incidence, recovery, and post incident response will be discussed. Students will design and develop incident reports and response report during laboratory practice.
04. Describe various software design practices and principles of web security
- Activities:
- Two 2 hour lectures on software design principles, design and architecture of software, testing of software, integrating of security in software design will be discussed
City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Naveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two online tests (30 mins each) 500 words each | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| One lab practical exam (2,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 3-hour final exam | 50 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Abdun Mahmood
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Computer Laboratory
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two online tests (30 mins each) 500 words each | 020 | 01, 02 | |
| One simulated design assessment (2,500 words) | 030 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 750-word report and 2-min video presentation (total 900 words equiv) | Report on risk assessment of an organisation. Report = 10% Video = 5% | 015 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 750-word report | Report on evaluation of security of software design. | 010 | |
| One 1200 word report and 2 min video presentation (total 1350 words equiv) | Report on recommended solutions to address cybersecurity needs. Report = 20%; Video = 5% | 025 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Abdun Mahmood
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 34
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 28 - 34
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two online tests (30 mins each) 500 words each | 020 | 01, 02 | |
| One simulated design assessment (2,500-words) | 030 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 750-word report and 2-min video presentation (total 900 words) | Report on risk assessment of an organisation. Report = 10% Video = 5% | 015 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 750-word report | Report on evaluation of security of software design. | 010 | |
| One 1,200-word report and 2-min video presentation (total 1,350-words) | Report on recommended solutions to address cybersecurity needs. Report = 20%; Video = 5% | 025 |