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
Learning ActivitiesTwo 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour practical coding lab per week.
Capstone subjectNo
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Learning resources
Cybersecurity Essentials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
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Year2017
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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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
One 2.00 hours 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 22 - 22
Two 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled compulsory weekly face to face consultation with project supervisors in a group studio setting. The weekly meeting may include consultation, discussion, demonstration, presentation, tutorial, or laboratory work depending on the project areas.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 42 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled compulsory weekly face to face consultation with project supervisors in a group studio setting. The weekly meeting may include consultation, discussion, demonstration, presentation, tutorial, or laboratory work depending on the project areas
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 46 - 6
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 46 - 6
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2021, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNaveen Chilamkurti
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 6 - 6
Two 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 46 - 6
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled compulsory weekly face to face consultation with project supervisors in a group studio setting. The weekly meeting may include consultation, discussion, demonstration, presentation, tutorial, or laboratory work depending on the project areas.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lab Quiz 1 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Threat assessment (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Data breach Analysis (equivalent to 750 Words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Lab Quiz 2 (equivalent to 250 Words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final Exam (equivalent to 2000 Words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |