FIT2093 is introduced as part of the new 2016 degree programs the BInfoTech in the Computer network and security (CNS) and Mobile communications (Mcomm) majors, extended majors and minors. The unit is intended to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of cyber security and the mechanisms that can be deployed to minimise the risks.

Introduction for course architecture programs. Effective semester 2, 2017

12/06/2017: Admin - updating location of offering to reflect actual campus offerings at the ADE's request.

1/08/2017: Updating exam hours from 3 to 2 hours as required by new University Examination procedures, effective S1 2018.

07/12/2017 - Updating prerequisites to include the new programming unit.

20/9/2019: Admin - updating exam duration to include additional 10 minutes as per University requirement.

4/5/2020: As the MSA course 4307 Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences is in teach-out, the MSA offering of this unit has been re-coded to FZA2093 effective Semester 1, 2021. These units will be managed by South Africa and therefore no separate Monatar entries will be made

17/09/2020 Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

As part of Computer networks and security major, FIT2093 will teach students how to incorporate security measures to protect organisations' information systems and their access through the internet.

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

1. critically assess cyber threats and risks to an organisation's information systems;
2. implement access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorised access;
3. apply cryptographic techniques to disguise information;
4. apply appropriate countermeasures to defend against cyber security threats;
5. describe the ethical and privacy issues relating to security of information systems.

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This unit will provide students with knowledge of cyber security issues, and their relevance to the management of information systems in contemporary organisations. Students will learn about common cyber attacks and the techniques for identifying, detecting, and defending against cyber-security threats. Further students will have an understanding of the ethical and privacy issues relating to the security of information systems. Additionally students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in cyber security technologies.

Software for the labs:

Recommended resources

Technological requirements

On-campus

High tech tutorial rooms in isolated network security laboratories

1. Weekly pre-class quizzes on Moodle: - 5% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2. In-Semester Test: - 10% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4
3. Web Hacking Challenge: - 5% - ULO: 1
4. Investigation of a Security Vulnerability: - 20% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4
5. Examination 1: - 60% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

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

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

Tutorials/Labs to follow the lectures

One of FIT1047 or FIT1031 or equivalent and one of FIT1045, FIT1053, FIT1048 or FIT1051 or equivalent introductory programming