FIT1057 · Introduction to cybersecurity

Overview

This course provides an introductory overview of cybersecurity, covering fundamental concepts, principles, and practices. You will explore the cyber environment, understand cyber risks, examine cyber policy, and examine the ethics around implementing policy to detect, prevent, and deter cyber threats.

Areas of study: Computer networks and security Cybersecurity

Offerings

Assessment

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

Special considerations and short extensions are not available for this assessment piece: Post-class reflective pieces worth 15%.

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. Gain an understanding of the cyber environment and its components;
2. Identify and assess common cyber risks, harms, and threats;
3. Examine how to develop and evaluate cybersecurity policies and procedures;
4. Explore the ethical considerations and professional conduct in cybersecurity;
5. Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in the field

Workload

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