cse5dns data network security
DATA NETWORK SECURITY
CSE5DNS
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject begins with an overview of security attacks on system and network services, and a discussion of different existing security mechanisms. The main focus includes cryptography and its application in systems, networks 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 signatures 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. Students will also learn advanced information security through research papers, including mathematical cryptanalysis on single-key and public-key encryption algorithms.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CSE5NEF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE5NSW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse system / network security and identify security flaws in a system / network.
- Activities:
- Lecture/module materials, case studies, discussions, worked examples, role plays, laboratory problems.
02. Analyse cryptographic algorithms (encryption, hash functions, digital signature, key exchange etc.) and the underlying mathematical structures.
- Activities:
- Lecture/module materials, case studies, discussions, worked examples, laboratory problems.
03. Examine and test important security tools and applications.
- Activities:
- Lecture/module materials, discussions, worked examples, role plays, laboratory problems.
04. Identify and investigate ethical and social considerations relevant to information privacy and security issues.
- Activities:
- Lecture/module materials, case studies, discussions, worked examples, role plays.
05. Compare and analyse the operation of firewalls and intrusion detection systems to improve threat detection.
- Activities:
- Lecture/module materials, case studies, discussions, worked examples, laboratory problems.
06. Analyse system/network vulnerabilities to improve network design.
- Activities:
- Lecture/module materials, discussions, worked examples, laboratory problems.
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
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.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Written report and analysis on security algorithms (equivalent to 1000 words) | Students are given two weeks to complete this assessment task. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Two 45 minute online tests (750 words each) | Two online tests are conducted in conjunction with practical work of this subject in week 6 and week 11 respectively. Students are given feedback once they submit their answers online. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
One final 2-hour exam (2000 words equivalent) | 2-hours exam is conducted during university central exam period. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"This 6 hours consists of online readings and resources, practical work and self-directed study. All materials will be available on the LMS"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Written report and analysis on security algorithms (equivalent to 1000 words) | Students are given two weeks to complete this assessment task. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Two 45 minute online tests (750 words each) | Two online tests are conducted in conjunction with practical work of this subject in week 6 and week 11 respectively. Students are given feedback once they submit their answers online. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
One final 2-hour exam (2000 words equivalent) | 2-hours exam is conducted during university central exam period. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
"This 6 hours consists of online readings and resources, practical work and self-directed study. All materials will be available on the LMS"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Written report and analysis on security algorithms (equivalent to 1000 words) | Students are given two weeks to complete this assessment task. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Two 45 minute online tests (750 words each) | Two online tests are conducted in conjunction with practical work of this subject in week 6 and week 11 respectively. Students are given feedback once they submit their answers online. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
One final 2-hour exam (2000 words equivalent) | 2-hours exam is conducted during university central exam period. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |