cse2sia data security and information assurance
DATA SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE
CSE2SIA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will cover basic aspects of information and data security including integrity models, message authentication, authentication tools, access controls and cryptography. Topics will focus on data assurance and prevention methods including data integrity methods. This subject also covers basic cyber-attack defences such as firewalls.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJabed Chowdhury
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesCSE1ICB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Introduction to Computer Security
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMatt Bishop
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAddison-Wesley
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJabed Chowdhury
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour 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 Access controls and data protection mechanisms (equivalent to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Presentation and written Report on Security threats and Cryptograph controls (equiv to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
| Group written submission on a Cybersecurity case study on information security (equiv to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
| One 2-hour final exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |