IT AND INFORMATION SECURITY
CSE3IIS
2019
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: Khoa Phan
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CSE2CN and one of MAT1DIS or MAT1CA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Egerton
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
One 2.0 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 800-word information security policy assignment | 20 | 03 | |
| One 800-word practical assignment on real-world practice in system protection | 20 | 05, 06 | |
| One quiz (400 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |