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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.
This unit examines database information systems and the tools and techniques employed to make these resources as secure as possible. The unit examines database architectures and vulnerabilities, with a focus on network connected, centralised database systems. Security measures are examined from the point of view of both computing systems and organisational procedures, with an emphasis on web applications, e-commerce, auditing, roles and responsibilities and disaster recovery. The unit has a significant practical element allowing students to develop security policies and procedures and implement them using commercial database tools.
Students must pass 1 units from CSI4104, CSI5133
Unit was previously coded CSI3302, CSI4206
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops and practical laboratory exercises.
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 | Workshop Materials and Report | 30% |
| Report | Database Security Report | 20% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Workshop Materials and Report | 30% |
| Report | Database Security Report | 20% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
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.
CSI5207|2|1
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.
This unit examines database information systems and the tools and techniques employed to make these resources as secure as possible. The unit examines database architectures and vulnerabilities, with a focus on network connected, centralised database systems. Security measures are examined from the point of view of both computing systems and organisational procedures, with an emphasis on web applications, e-commerce, auditing, roles and responsibilities and disaster recovery. The unit has a significant practical element allowing students to develop security policies and procedures and implement them using commercial database tools.
Students must pass 1 units from CSI4104, CSI5133
Unit was previously coded CSI3302, CSI4206
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops and practical laboratory exercises.
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 | Workshop Materials and Report | 30% |
| Report | Database Security Report | 20% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Workshop Materials and Report | 30% |
| Report | Database Security Report | 20% |
| Examination ^ | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
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.
CSI5207|2|2