Area of studyUndergraduate

CYBERSEC01 Cybersecurity

Faculty of Information Technology

Cybersecurity (CYBERSEC01) is an area of study, listing 8 units, taught at Clayton.

Units
8
Campus
Clayton

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.

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Overview

Cybersecurity is about protecting private and public networks including infrastructure, sensitive information and communications. It is also an essential part of the strategic defence to protect business, citizens and national interests in cyberspace. This minor will provide technical depth for students in information technology, computer science or software engineering who want to have a career in this important and expanding sub-field. It will also provide a strong foundation in cybersecurity for students from other disciplines who see themselves working in enterprises and government bodies for whom cybersecurity is a critical organisational issue.

Availability

Cybersecurity is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.

Structure

Core units.18 credit points
Additional cybersecurity units6 credit points

Common questions

What units are in Cybersecurity?

It lists 8 units, including FIT1045, FIT1047, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT2081, FIT2093, FIT3168 and FIT3173. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type
Area of study
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook years
2020202120222023