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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Advanced
Former School/College
Unit aim
Unit content
Topic 1 Overview & fundamental concepts of computer security.
Topic 2 Authentication & access control
Topic 3 Network security 1 - malicious software & denial of service
Topic 4 Network security 2 - intrusion detection & intrusion prevention
Topic 5 Risk assessment & planning
Topic 6 Physical & infrastructure security & security auditing
Topic 7 Human factors in security management & legal & ethical considerations
Topic 8 Cryptography
Topic 9 Software security and security models
Topic 10 Internet security
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
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1 | Explain the need for controls in information systems to counter both intentional and unintentional threats | |||||||
2 | Describe controls which can be implemented to counter threats to specific information systems assets | |||||||
3 | Describe the major ethical and legal issues with respect to control and security of information | |||||||
4 | Apply risk analysis and audit techniques to the determination of controls and countermeasures | |||||||
5 | Develop security plans and security strategies for information systems. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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Explain the need for controls in information systems to counter both intentional and unintentional threats
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- GA4:
- GA5:
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Describe controls which can be implemented to counter threats to specific information systems assets
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- GA4:
- GA5:
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Describe the major ethical and legal issues with respect to control and security of information
- GA1:
- GA3:
- GA4:
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Apply risk analysis and audit techniques to the determination of controls and countermeasures
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- GA4:
- GA5:
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Develop security plans and security strategies for information systems.
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- GA4:
- GA5:
Prescribed texts
- Stallings, W & Brown, L , 2015, Computer Security Principles and Practice, 3rd edn, Pearson International (Global) Edition, Pearson Education Inc, USA. ISBN: 9781292066172.