FIT5129 · Cyber operations

Overview

An effective cybersecurity practitioner requires knowledge from multiple disciplines, including computer science, mathematics, psychology, sociology, criminology, law, economics, and engineering. This unit considers the intersection of the technical, psychological, and sociological aspects involved in maintaining security within organisations. The unit will provide you with practical foundations in planning secure networks, policy-based operations, and the implementation of security. You will also be introduced to best practices in dealing with security breaches. Critical reflective and practical skills will be acquired through reflective reading and considering real-world applications.

Areas of study: Networks and security

Offerings

Assessment

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

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. Understand the intersection of the technical, psychological, sociological and ethical aspects involved in maintaining security within organisations.
2. Critically evaluate approaches to risk assessment and response to security breaches.
3. Perform a risk analysis and assessment.
4. Confidently articulate your scholarly informed views on dealing with security breaches.

Workload

There is 1-2 hours per week asynchronous material over 12 weeks - this will be created on Moodle, and will include videos, journal articles, media articles, etc.

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