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Unit Set Information

Cyber Security Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAAJB

This major focuses on both the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas. These include network security and vulnerability assessment, information security, digital forensics, cryptography and ethical hacking.

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

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Ahmed IBRAHIM

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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