Unit Set Information

Computer Security Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code MACSCS

This major focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas, including network security and vulnerability assessment, information security, digital forensics, wireless device security 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:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Related Careers

Network Security Manager, Digital Forensics Investigator, Computer Security Manager, Information Security Manager, Computer Security Auditor, Computer Incident Investigator

Employment Opportunities

Careers opportunities exist in in the field of cyber security, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, information warfare and wireless security.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI2102Information Security15
CSG2305Computer Forensics15
CSI2104Introduction to Information Warfare15
CSG3308Wireless Security15
CSI3207Network Security Fundamentals15
CSI3208Ethical Hacking and Defence15
Elective Unitx 230

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

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