csp4icb introduction to cybersecurity and cybersecurity practice
INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY PRACTICE
CSP4ICB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the modern Internet era, industries and organizations need to be prepared to defend against cyber threats and attacks. Stakeholders should be familiar with basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity to protect their businesses and personal information. In this subject, these principles and strategies for future cyber security are explored. Key topics include: information security; ethical and legal practices; mitigating cyber vulnerabilities; and the process of incident response and analysis. The subject introduces the broad discipline of cybersecurity and outlines how to ensure the privacy, reliability, confidentiality and integrity of information systems and mitigate against cyber threats and risks.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2020, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 25
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab/Tutorial
LectureWeek: 10 - 25
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Report on current Cybersecurity Practices and standards (equivalent to 500 words) Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Report and presentation on Risk Management Strategies (equivalent to 1000 words) This assignment has two parts: a written 500 words report and a 10 minute oral presentation. Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Group written submission on a Cybersecurity case study (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One 2.5 hour final exam (equivalent to 2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2020, Week 27-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab/Tutorial
LectureWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Report on current Cybersecurity Practices and standards (equivalent to 500 words) Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Report and presentation on Risk Management Strategies (equivalent to 1000 words) This assignment has two parts: a written 500 words report and a 10 minute oral presentation. Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Group written submission on a Cybersecurity case study (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One 2.5 hour final exam (equivalent to 2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2020, Week 42-05, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 42 - 0
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab/Tutorial
LectureWeek: 42 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Report on current Cybersecurity Practices and standards (equivalent to 500 words) Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Report and presentation on Risk Management Strategies (equivalent to 1000 words) This assignment has two parts: a written 500 words report and a 10 minute oral presentation. Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Group written submission on a Cybersecurity case study (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One 2.5 hour final exam (equivalent to 2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |