SpecialisationUndergraduate

CYSC-USPEC Cybersecurity

Faculty of Information Technology

Cybersecurity (CYSC-USPEC) is a specialisation worth 30 credit points, listing 7 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Computer Science.

Credit points
30
Units
7
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
1 course

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Overview

Cybersecurity focuses on safeguarding computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, and unauthorised access. This specialisation covers areas such as software security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and, privacy-enhancing technologies blending technical, practical, legal, and ethical perspectives. Students will choose two advanced units from the cybersecurity offerings and complete a year-long project, applying their acquired skills to solve real-world security challenges, preparing them for careers in this essential and ever-evolving field.

Availability

Cybersecurity is available in C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science at Clayton as an undergraduate specialisation. 

Structure

Courses that offer it

Notes

The Cybersecurity specialisation is prohibited with the following:

  • Cybersecurity major or minor.

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as CSCYBSEC01.

Common questions

Which courses offer Cybersecurity?

1 course in 2027: Bachelor of Computer Science.

What units are in Cybersecurity?

It lists 7 units, including FIT1057, FIT1093, FIT2165, FIT2173, FIT3031, FIT3168 and FIT3185. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type
Specialisation
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
30
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook years
2027