CYBER LAW
LAW5CYB
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce students to the legal aspects of cyber security, including laws relating to various offences and related case studies from recent cyber crime incidents. Students will primarily be introduced to Australian law governing these areas, but will also learn about international legal developments in these areas, where applicable.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sara Smyth
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students enrolled Master of Cyber Security -Computer Science (SMCYC) or Master of Cyber Security - Law (SMCYL) or Master of Cyber Security - Business Operations (SMCYB) or SMCYCO, SMCYLO, SMCYBO. or Students enrolled in any post-graduate law program offered in the School of Law
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is not available to students enrolled in UG or PG Law programs
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain and critically analyse the origins and structural design of the Internet insofar as it relates to cybercrime
- Activities:
- Class participation activities (discussion)
02. Differentiate and characterise types of cybercrime being perpetrated today.
- Activities:
- Quizzes, class participation activities (discussion)
03. Critically evaluate the legal and regulatory structure for dealing with cybercrime in Australia
- Activities:
- Essay/report, class participation activity
04. Interpret the legal, law enforcement and regulatory challenges around dealing with cybercrime.
- Activities:
- Essay/report, class participation activity (discussion/interpretation)
05. Develop and participate in critical discussions on current cybercrime issues and threats.
- Activities:
- Class participation activities (discussion/interpretation), essay/report
City Campus, 2018, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sara Smyth
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 45
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
"Tuesday to Wednesday"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes (2000 word equivalent) | Submitted online through LMS | 30 | 02 |
| Essay/Report (2000 word equivalent) | Submitted online through LMS | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Class participation - part 1 - Discussion/posts (individual activity 1500 words) | Submitted online through LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Part 2 - Contributing or extending via interpretation, critique, feedback (group activity 500 words) | Submitted online through LMS | 10 | 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sara Smyth
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes (2000 word equivalent) | 030 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Essay/Report (2000 word equivalent) | 030 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Class participation - part 1 - Discussion/posts (individual activity 1500 words) | 030 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Part 2 - Contributing or extending via interpretation, critique, feedback (group activity 500 words) | 010 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |