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This unit 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.
Cryptography is a field of science that explores the means by which data can be securely transmitted through insecure mediums. A fundamental understanding of cryptographic concepts is an essential part of any cyber security specialists arsenal of knowledge. This unit is a primer on cryptographic concepts as they are applicable to the cyber security specialist. The core cryptographic primitives will be explored in terms of function, implementation and implications of their use within the security landscape. Extending from the basic understanding of primitives the unit delves into relevant ciphers both historical and current, for a deeper understanding of the failures and successes of cryptographic theory and implementation. Please note that this unit aims to primarily focus on conceptual rather than mathematical components of cryptography.
Must have passed CSI1101. Must have passed ENS1161. Must have passed CSP1150.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review of Cryptographic Implementations | 15% |
| Case Study | Cryptographic Analysis Project | 35% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review of Cryptographic Implementations | 15% |
| Case Study | Cryptographic Analysis Project | 35% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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.
Cryptography is a field of science that explores the means by which data can be securely transmitted through insecure mediums. A fundamental understanding of cryptographic concepts is an essential part of any cyber security specialists arsenal of knowledge. This unit is a primer on cryptographic concepts as they are applicable to the cyber security specialist. The core cryptographic primitives will be explored in terms of function, implementation and implications of their use within the security landscape. Extending from the basic understanding of primitives the unit delves into relevant ciphers both historical and current, for a deeper understanding of the failures and successes of cryptographic theory and implementation. Please note that this unit aims to primarily focus on conceptual rather than mathematical components of cryptography.
Must have passed CSI1101. Must have passed ENS1161. Must have passed CSP1150.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review of Cryptographic Implementations | 15% |
| Case Study | Cryptographic Analysis Project | 35% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review of Cryptographic Implementations | 15% |
| Case Study | Cryptographic Analysis Project | 35% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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