HUMAN FACTORS IN CYBERSECURITY
CSE2HUM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces the scientific study of human behaviour as it relates to cyber security, especially the mental states of hackers and defenders. Key theories covered include; motivation; cognition; emotion and personality; that make victims vulnerable, and hackers successful. The subject covers both practical and theoretical aspects of behavioural analysis in cyber security, including an analysis of business models and criminological theories designed to modify behaviour. The subject also introduces students to personality characteristics of victims, hackers and defenders, and with this knowledge, how policies, procedures and guidelines can be developed to support an organization's sustainability goals. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make impact the sustainability of natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Watters
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Cyber Security: Concepts and Cases
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AuthorWatters, P.
Year2012
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PublisherBritish Scientific Publishing
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Watters
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h 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 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Report on ethical issues in current cyber contexts (equivalent to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Report on socio-cultural and economics in the context of Cyber threats (equivalent to 1000 words)There are two parts to this assignment a written 500 word report and a 10 minute oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Group submission on Cyber crime business models (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 2-hour final exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |