Information Technology Security

Course aim

To develop the students’ understanding of the link between security theory and technical computer and network security. To comprehend formal and technical principles underlying security testing and assurance. To implement and test security mechanisms and technical principles in a closed laboratory environment.

Course content

Computer and Network Security Principles: types of threats and responses, types of attacker, technical solutions, procedures for implementing and maintaining security.

Practical computer and network security: securing a host machine, “ethical hacking” and defensive countermeasures .

Textbook(s)

Catherine Paquet 2012, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide, 2nd, CISCO Press

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 2035	Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 4 weeks
Seminar (Seminar Presentation)	2 hour x Once over 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	4 hours x 7 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 2 weeks
Seminar	2 hour x Once over 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 4 weeks
Recorded online presentation	N/A x Once over 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Group assignment, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.