cse1cpr cybersecurity in practice
CYBERSECURITY IN PRACTICE
CSE1CPR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Every organization and business that intends to protect itself from threats of cyber-attacks needs to know current practices in cyber defence. This subject will introduce common technologies used to identify and mitigate threats including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion protection systems and honeypots. This subject also introduces incident response processes and simple ways to incorporate secure programming practices to make computer programs less vulnerable to attacks.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesCSE1ICB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
The Computer Incident Response Planning Handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorN.K. McCarthy
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMcGraw-Hill
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAbdun Mahmood
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Report on current security technologies in practice (equivalent to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Report on threat and vulnerability identification (equivalent to 1000 words) This assignment has two parts: A written 500 word report and a 10 minute oral presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Written Group submission on Software design practices (equivalent to 1000 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3 |
| One 2-hour exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |