Area of studyUndergraduate

CYBERSEC05 Cybersecurity

Faculty of Information Technology

Cybersecurity (CYBERSEC05) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 6 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours).

Credit points: 24
Units: 6
Campus: Clayton
Offered in: 3 courses

The 2027 handbook has no page for CYBERSEC05. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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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 C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.

Structure

Core units18 credit points

Note: Non-IT students undertaking this minor need to complete FIT1045 and FIT1047 to satisfy the prerequisites of some of the units in the minor.
You must complete the following units.

Elective unit6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Courses that offer it

Notes

Non-IT students undertaking this minor need to complete FIT1045 and FIT1047 to satisfy the prerequisites of some of the units in the minor.

To find the previous version use the Advanced Search function in the Handbook and select the relevant year: old code CYBERSEC01 (pre 2024), CYBERSEC04 (2024).

Contacts

Academic Coordinators: Dr Shujie Cui

Common questions

Which courses offer Cybersecurity?

3 courses in 2026: Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology.

What units are in Cybersecurity?

It lists 6 units, including FIT1057, FIT1093, FIT2173, FIT3031, FIT3168 and FIT3186. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type: Area of study
Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points: 24

Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook years: 20252026