FIT2078 was introduced into the BITS as part of the faculty review of the degree in 2010. It is an elective unit in the ICT major of BITS.

May 2014 (Admin) - update objective to learning outcomes for AQF compliance.

30/11/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

FIT2078 is a core unit in the ICT major of BITS. It is the first unit in the security offering in BITS and replaces the previous unit, FIT1019. It was changed to a level 2 unit in the re-structure to reflect its more complex content. Two further security units, FIT3031 and FIT3065, are offered as electives in the ICT major.

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

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This unit will provide students with a knowledge of information systems security issues, and their relevance to the management of information systems in contemporary organisations. The students will gain knowledge of the nature of information threats, risks and vulnerabilities and of the control technologies and techniques which can be applied to reduce risk. Students will be expected to demonstrate ethically sound viewpoints with respect to the protection of information resources while maintaining a secure IS framework related to a defence in depth strategy. Further students will have an understanding of the ethical, legal and criminal issues relating to the security of information systems. Additionally students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in IS security technologies.

on campus

Examination (3 hours): 60%; in-semester assessment: 40%

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

FIT

FIT1001 or FIT1031