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
Core units24 credit points
Electives6 credit points
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
Specialisation details
- Type
- Specialisation
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Credit points
- 30
- Faculty
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Handbook years
- 2027