FIT1057 Introduction to cybersecurity
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1057 Introduction to cybersecurity is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1057
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After FIT1057
2 units list FIT1057 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This course provides an introductory overview of cybersecurity, covering fundamental concepts, principles, and practices. You will explore the cyber environment, understand cyber risks, examine cyber policy, and examine the ethics around implementing policy to detect, prevent, and deter cyber threats.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Post-class reflective piecesPortfolio15%
- Assignment 1: Security Assessment and PresentationPresentation25%
- Assignment 2: Ethical AnalysisWritten30%
- Assignment 3: Policy Development AssignmentWritten30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Gain an understanding of the cyber environment and its components;
- 2
Identify and assess common cyber risks, harms, and threats;
- 3
Examine how to develop and evaluate cybersecurity policies and procedures;
- 4
Explore the ethical considerations and professional conduct in cybersecurity;
- 5
Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in the field
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
Where it fits
FIT1057 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Carsten Rudolph
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Amin Sakzad
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1057?
FIT1057 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after FIT1057?
FIT1057 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FIT3168 and FIT3188. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is FIT1057 offered?
In 2026, FIT1057 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does FIT1057 have an exam?
No. FIT1057 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT1057?
FIT1057 is part of Applied cybersecurity and Cybersecurity.