Unit Set Information

Cyber Security PhD Unit Set

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code PHDINFCY

ECU has Australia's largest cyber security research and education program. Cyber Security research at ECU is supported by the Security Research Institute (SRI). With a reputation as one of the leading digital security and forensic groups in world, the SRI offers a range of PhD opportunities in the areas of cyber security. With an internationally recognised team of researchers, the SRI delivers immediate and high impact outcomes. Two of our academic staff are also members of Interpol's Cyber Crime Experts Group. ECU is an Australian Computer Society (ACS) Centre of Expertise in Security, has been recognised by the Australian Federal Government as an Academic Centre of Cyber Security Excellence (ACCSE), and operates as the headquarters of the federally funded Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CyberSec CRC). Security research at ECU concentrates on: Aviation security; Computer and digital forensics; Critical infrastructure security Cyber security Human factors of security Information warfare; Network and wireless security; Physical security; Risk management; Specific postgraduate research topics related to the above topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor.

Disclaimer

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This PhD Unit Set can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree’ website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Paul Steven HASKELL-DOWLAND

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.

Related Careers

Research Officer, Research Scientist, Research Fellow

Employment Opportunities

Academic and research organisations; Information and technology organisations; Government agencies; Oil, gas and mining organisations; Cyber Security organisations

PhD Unit Set Structure


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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