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Cyber Security Major

Code MAAAJB

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About this Major

This major focuses on both the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas.

These include network security and vulnerability assessment, information security, digital forensics, cryptography and ethical hacking.

Code

MAAAJB

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Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Students enrolled in the U65 course take the following structure
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI2108Cryptographic Concepts15
CSG2305Computer Forensics15
MAT3120Machine Learning and Data Visualisation15
CSI3207Network Security Fundamentals15
CSI3208Ethical Hacking and Defence15
CSG3309IT Security Management15
Elective Unitx 230
Students enrolled in the Y14 course take the following structure
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI1101Computer Security15
CSG1105Applied Communications15
CSP2101Scripting Languages15
CSG2305Computer Forensics15
CSG2344Project Methods and Professionalism15
CSI3207Network Security Fundamentals15
CSI3208Ethical Hacking and Defence15
CSG3309IT Security Management15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques in the discipline of cyber security, including network security and risk management.
  2. Analyse complex cyber security scenarios and incidents to design appropriate strategies to reduce, mitigate or respond to risk.
  3. Apply discipline knowledge, problem solving and creative thinking skills when undertaking cyber security engagements.
  4. Demonstrate technological literacy by finding, evaluating and using relevant tools and information from a range of sources.
  5. Communicate cyber security concepts and implications clearly and coherently to technical and non-technical audiences.
  6. Integrate concepts of diversity and a global outlook when undertaking cyber security engagements.
  7. Demonstrate an appreciation of the conventions and requirements for external collaboration when undertaking cyber security tasks.
  8. Demonstrate autonomous and ongoing learning to ensure continued relevance of capabilities, knowledge and awareness of emerging cyber security developments.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Careers opportunities exist in in the field of cyber security, including areas such as network security engineer, computer forensics analyst, information warfare analyst, cryptography, information security officer and information security analyst.

Possible future job titles

Cyber Security Analyst, Network Security Manager, Digital Forensics Investigator, Computer Security Manager, Information Security Manager, Computer Security Auditor, Computer Incident Investigator, Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Security Auditor, Cyber Incident Investigator.

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