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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.
The unit provides an introduction to cyber security, focusing on the threats and vulnerabilities towards computer systems, networks and information assets. The threats and vulnerabilities are complemented through the examination of countermeasures that can be used to minimise the associate security issues. The unit covers a wide range of topics including; malicious software, authentication and access control, encryption, operating system security, information classification, privacy, and internet-centric concepts.
Students undertake this unit in an accelerated delivery mode over 7 weeks.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Review tests | 30% |
| Report | Report on contemporary cyber security issues | 30% |
| Report | Investigation into cyber security countermeasures | 40% |
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.
The unit provides an introduction to cyber security, focusing on the threats and vulnerabilities towards computer systems, networks and information assets. The threats and vulnerabilities are complemented through the examination of countermeasures that can be used to minimise the associate security issues. The unit covers a wide range of topics including; malicious software, authentication and access control, encryption, operating system security, information classification, privacy, and internet-centric concepts.
Students undertake this unit in an accelerated delivery mode over 7 weeks.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Review tests | 30% |
| Report | Report on contemporary cyber security issues | 30% |
| Report | Investigation into cyber security countermeasures | 40% |
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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