ATS2456 · Cybercrime and cybersecurity

Overview

The unit provides a theoretical and empirical introduction to cybercrime and cybersecurity. The internet and new technologies have not only facilitated conventional crimes but also created new types of crime. The exploitation of vulnerabilities in software and systems by cybercriminals are concerning both the public and private sectors. Cyberattack on critical Infrastructures, cyber espionage and disinformation campaign have become national security issues, blurring the line between cybercrime, cybersecurity and even cyberwar. This unit begins by exploring cybercrime and cybersecurity. It examines the nature, scope and impact of cybercrime and discusses challenges to cybersecurity. Criminological and regulatory theories will be introduced in explaining cybercrime and building cybersecurity. The unit examines existing laws, policy and measures to counter cybercrime and to enhance cybersecurity. International efforts and alternative approaches to the prevention of cybercrime and the governance of cybersecurity will also be discussed.

Areas of study: Criminology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and explain the nature and types of cybercrime and challenges facing cybersecurity;
2. Utilise criminological and cross-disciplinary approaches to study cybercrime and cybersecurity;
3. Analyse the impact of cybercrime and cybersecurity breaches to society;
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of cybercrime and cybersecurity laws and policies;
5. Assess existing counter-measures against cybercrime and cyber capacity building;
6. Use innovative ways to analyse different types of cybercrime and cybersecurity issues and to develop possible measures to prevent cybercrime and build cybersecurity.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.