CYBER LAW

LAW5CYB

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will introduce students to the legal aspects of cyber security, including laws relating to various offences and related case studies from recent cyber crime incidents. Students will primarily be introduced to Australian law governing these areas, but will also learn about international legal developments in these areas, where applicable.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMeredith Jones

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesQuizzes, assignment, class participation activities

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students enrolled in Master of Cyber Security -Computer Science (SMCYC, SMCYCO) Master of Cyber Security - Law (SMCYL, SMCYLO) Master of Cyber Security - Business Operations (SMCYB, SMCYBO) Juris Doctor (LMJD) Master of Laws (LML OR LMLAW) Master of Law and Entrepreneurship (LMLE)ORBy Course Coordinator approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsThis subject is not available to students enrolled in UG or PG Law programs

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

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain and discuss the origins and structural design of the Internet insofar as it relates to cybercrime

02. Differentiate and characterise types of cybercrime being perpetrated today and critically analyse ongoing cyber issues as they relate to the law.

03. Critically evaluate the legal and regulatory structure within Australia and abroad, relating to cyberspace.

04. Interpret the legal, law enforcement and regulatory challenges around dealing with cyberspace.

05. Develop and participate in critical discussions on current cybercrime issues and threats.

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeredith Jones

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quizzes (2000 word equivalent) Submitted online through LMS	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	30	SILO2
Essay/Report (2000 word equivalent) Submitted online through LMS	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	50	SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Discussion/posts (individual activity 1000 words) Submitted online through LMS	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5