INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY
CSE1ICB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the modern Internet era, industries and organisations 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-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
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Learning resources
Cybersecurity Essentials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
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Year2017
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Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Report on current Cybersecurity Practices and standards (equivalent to 500 words) | Report | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Report on Risk Management Strategies (equivalent to 500 words) This assignment has two parts: A written 500 word report and a 10 minute oral presentation | Report | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group written submission on a Cybersecurity case study (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | Other | Group | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2-hour final exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 - Written report on Threats (500 Words equivalent ) | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2 - Written Report on Risk Management (500 Words equivalent) and 250 words oral Presentation | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Assignment 3 - Group Assignment on Cybersecurity case study (500 words equivalent) | Assignment | Group | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final exam (2000 words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 - Written report on Threats (500 Words equivalent ) | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2 - Written Report on Risk Management (500 Words equivalent) and 250 words oral Presentation | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Assignment 3 - Group Assignment on Cybersecurity case study (500 words equivalent) | Assignment | Group | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final exam (2000 words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |