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Unit Set Information

Cyber Security Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code MAAAJB

This major provides a number of study streams, focusing on both the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas, including network security and vulnerability assessment, information security, digital forensics, cryptography and ethical hacking as well as advanced technical, policy, governance and managerial skills in this area.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence
• Bachelor of Information Technology

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Learning Outcomes

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

Related Careers

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.

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.

Major Structure

* For students with CSI1101 in their existing course structure, they will study CSI2104 in its place.

^ 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.

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