NETWORKS, SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY
CSE5NSW
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject begins with an overview of security attacks on system and network services, and a discussion of different existing security mechanisms. The main focus includes cryptography and its application in systems, networks and web security. The students learn: (1) cryptographic algorithms and protocols, underlying network security applications including single-key and public-key encryption methods, hash functions, digital signatures and key exchange; (2) intrusion detection systems and firewalls that can be used to protect a computer system from security threats, such as intruders, viruses, and worm; (3) the use of cryptographic algorithms and security protocols for providing network and internet security in terms of user authentication/identification, IP security and Web security. Students will also learn advanced information security through research papers, including mathematical cryptanalysis on single-key and public-key encryptional algorithms.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CSE5NEF OR admission in one of the following courses: SMIT, SMITCN, SMICT, SMCSC, SGCS, SGIT or SMTNE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE3NSW AND Students in the following courses are not permitted to enrol: SBCS, SBIT, SBCSGT, SVCSE, SZCSC, SBITP and SBBIY
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 h practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First mid-term problem solving written test (500-word equivalent)To be conducted in Week 4. This test is scheduled early in the semester and has a small weightage to encourage the students to engage in learning on a regular basis. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In class fortnightly workshop assessment (500-word equivalent total)Conducted on a fortnightly basis. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Final examination - 2.5 hours (2,500-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Second mid-term problem solving written test (1,000-word equivalent)To be conducted in Week 9. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKhoa Phan
Class requirements
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.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 h practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First mid-term problem solving written test (500-word equivalent)To be conducted in Week 4. This test is scheduled early in the semester and has a small weightage to encourage the students to engage in learning on a regular basis. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In class fortnightly workshop assessment (500-word equivalent total)Conducted on a fortnightly basis. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Final examination - 2.5 hours (2,500-words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Second mid-term problem solving written test (1,000-word equivalent)To be conducted in Week 9. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO6 |