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This course focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security across a range of fundamental areas, such as network security and vulnerability assessment, information security, digital forensics, wireless device security and database security. Students will achieve a solid grounding in conventional computer and network security concepts and skills. In addition, the course is designed to meet the changing landscape of secure computing which involves not only computers but also telecommunications networks and network enabled devices such as smartphones.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner, equivalent to one semester of full-time study.
Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12 - 13 weeks.
Students are required to have successfully completed any pre-requisite units, and must have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher across their course, or have a WAM of 70 per cent or higher for the semester preceding their application.
Students are required to apply in writing to the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (the student's Course Coordinator can advise who is the responsible staff member) upon successful completion of 240 credit points of study. Students should seek the advice of their Course Coordinator and the WIL Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure, and also as to their eligibility to be considered.
Successful applicants for the work placement must enroll in and complete the requirements for the unit CSI3345 Work Experience Project (in place of CSG3303, CSG3305 and two elective units). Students require written permission from the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator to enroll in CSI3345. Students are also advised not to enroll in any additional units whilst undertaking their Work Integrated Learning placement.
Failure to successfully complete CSI3345 Work Experience Project will necessitate completing CSG3303, CSG3305 and 2 elective units instead, which could add one or more semesters to a student's course duration.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG1132 | Communicating in an IT Environment | 15 |
| CSP1150 | Programming Principles | 15 |
| ENS1161 | Computer Fundamentals | 15 |
| CSI1241 | Systems Analysis | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG1105 | Applied Communications | 15 |
| CSI1101 | Computer Security | 15 |
| CSG1102 | Operating Systems | 15 |
| CSG1207 | Systems and Database Design | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI2108 | Cryptographic Concepts | 15 |
| CSI2104 | Introduction to Information Warfare | 15 |
| CSP2308 | UNIX and C | 15 |
| CSG3308 | Wireless Security | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI3208 | Ethical Hacking and Defence | 15 |
| CSI2102 | Information Security | 15 |
| CSI2107 | Software Reverse Engineering | 15 |
| CSG2305 | Computer Forensics | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI3207 | Network Security Fundamentals | 15 |
| CSP3343 | Programming Secure Software Systems | 15 |
| CSG3309 | IT Security Management | 15 |
| CSG2344 * | Project Methods and Professionalism | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG3303 ^ | Applied IT Project | 15 |
| CSG3305 ^ | Applied IT Project 2 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x2 | 30 |
Elective note: Elective units must be at 3000 level.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI3345 ^ | Work Experience Project | 60 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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