DATA NETWORK SECURITY

CSE5DNS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides an overview of security attacks on system and network services and discusses different security mechanisms. The main focus of the subject is cryptography and its application in systems, networks and web security. You will learn about cryptographic algorithms and protocols, and the underlying network security applications. Intrusion detection systems and firewalls will be explored and you will learn how to use the cryptographic algorithms and security protocols that provide network and internet security.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Khoa Phan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed CSE5NEF or CSE5NSF and must be admitted into SMCYC or SMCYL or SMCYB or obtain subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CSE5NSW

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse systems and networks to identify security flaws, vulnerabilities and design access control mechanisms.
02. Analyse and apply cryptographic algorithms and their underlying mathematical structures.
03. Critically review important security tools and applications.
04. Identify and investigate ethical and social considerations relevant to information privacy and security issues.
05. Critically review and analyse the current security protocols

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In class weekly workshop assessment (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One final 2-hour exam (2500 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Mid-term problem-solving test (1000 words equivalent)Duration: 60 minutes.To be conducted in week 7 or 8.

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Khoa Phan

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

In class weekly workshop assessment (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One final 2-hour exam (2500 words equivalent)To pass the subject, students must pass the exam.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Mid-term problem-solving test (1000 words equivalent)Duration: 60 minutes.To be conducted in week 7 or 8.

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3