FIT2093 Introduction to cyber security
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2093 Introduction to cyber security is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton, Malaysia and South Africa. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia, South Africa
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2093
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT2093
2 units list FIT2093 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT2078, FZA2093
Prerequisite: One of FIT1047 or FIT1031 or equivalent and one of FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT1053 or equivalent introductory programming
Overview
This unit will provide students with knowledge of cyber security issues, and their relevance to the management of information systems in contemporary organisations. Students will learn about common cyber attacks and the techniques for identifying, detecting, and defending against cyber-security threats. Further students will have an understanding of the ethical and privacy issues relating to the security of information systems. Additionally students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in cyber security technologies.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | South Africa | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically assess cyber threats and risks to an organisation's information systems;
- 2
Implement access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorised access;
- 3
Apply cryptographic techniques to disguise information;
- 4
Apply appropriate countermeasures to defend against cyber security threats;
- 5
Describe the ethical and privacy issues relating to security of information systems.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours lectures
- Two hours laboratories
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of lecture time in order to satisfy the reading, lab and assignment expectations.
Where it fits
FIT2093 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ron Steinfeld
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2093?
FIT2093 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT2093?
FIT2093 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FIT3168 and FIT3183.
When is FIT2093 offered?
In 2020, FIT2093 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, Malaysia and South Africa.
How much work is FIT2093?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include FIT2093?
FIT2093 is part of Computer networks and security; and Cybersecurity.