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<p>This unit introduces students to the foundational concepts and practices in cybersecurity. It emphasizes the understanding and application of core principles in securing systems and networks against threats. The unit prepares students for further studies in cybersecurity, and is tailored to those new to the field, focusing on building a solid theoretical and practical foundation.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Understanding Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks.</p>
<p>2. Basic Cryptography: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques.</p>
<p>3. Implementing Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, and Wireless Security.</p>
<p>4. Practical Security: Securing Devices and Using Security Software.</p>
<p>5. Legal, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity.</p>
<p>6. Incident Response and Basic Forensic Techniques.</p>
<p>7. Introduction to Security in Emerging Technologies: IoT and Cloud Security and software security.</p>
<p>8. Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design consideration, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Networks (WAN).</p>
<p>9. Security requirments, including confidentiality, integrity and availability.</p>
<p>10. Security threats to Enterprise Networks.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the foundational concepts and practices in cybersecurity. It emphasizes the understanding and application of core principles in securing systems and networks against threats. The unit prepares students for further studies in cybersecurity, and is tailored to those new to the field, focusing on building a solid theoretical and practical foundation.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Understanding Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks.</p> <p>2. Basic Cryptography: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques.</p> <p>3. Implementing Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, and Wireless Security.</p> <p>4. Practical Security: Securing Devices and Using Security Software.</p> <p>5. Legal, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity.</p> <p>6. Incident Response and Basic Forensic Techniques.</p> <p>7. Introduction to Security in Emerging Technologies: IoT and Cloud Security and software security.</p> <p>8. Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN), LAN components, Ethernet and Token Ring, LAN design consideration, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Networks (WAN).</p> <p>9. Security requirments, including confidentiality, integrity and availability.</p> <p>10. Security threats to Enterprise Networks.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1502">020113 - Networks and Communications</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=GPSIT1102" target="_blank">GPSIT1102</a>" / "ITECH1102"</p>
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the basic concepts and terminology of cybersecurity.</p>
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<p>Identify common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the function and purpose of various security technologies and practices.</p>
K4
<p>Recognize legal and ethical issues in the context of cybersecurity.</p>
S1
<p>Apply basic security measures to protect systems and data.</p>
S2
<p>Utilize tools for vulnerability scanning and basic penetration testing.</p>
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<p>Implement simple security protocols on personal and small-scale networks.</p>
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<p>Apply cybersecurity measures to real-world scenarios.</p>
A2
<p>Analyze case studies to identify security breaches and suggest mitigation strategies.</p>
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<p>Students will be tested on their theoretical and knowledge and apply their understanding to practical cybersecurity scenarios.</p>
<p>Assignments and laboratory tasks</p>
<p>20% - 30%</p>
K4, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Students will create an artefact that proposes a solution to an authentic cybersecurity issue and present their findings.</p>
<p>Assignment(s) and Presentation(s)</p>
<p>30% - 50%</p>
K4, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Students will be tested on their conceptual understanding of essential terminology and concepts related to cybersecurity</p>
<p>Examination(s)/Test(s)</p>
<p>30% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1502">020113 - Networks and Communications</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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