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 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT1047 and (FIT1051, FIT1053, FIT1045 or FIT1048) and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2093
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT2093
3 units list FIT2093 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-Semester TestIn class test40%
- Investigation of User Authentication and Access ControlAssignment20%
- Web Hacking ChallengeOther10%
- Application of CryptographyAssignment30%
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 and assess user authentication and access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorised access;
- 3
Understand and apply cryptographic techniques to protect information confidentiality and integrity;
- 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
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories22 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Labs will run 2 hrs/wk from Week 2 to Week 12 inclusive.
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Recommended text:
- William Stallings & Lawrie Brown. (2015). Computer Security: Principles and Practice . (3rd Edition) Pearson Education Limited.
- Goodrich M and Tamassia R, Introduction to Computer Security, Addison-Wesley, 2011.
Technology resources
Software for the labs: The lab environment is built into a pre-built virtual machine image installed on the computing facilities that are already available to students in the labs.
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements and access unit materials via Moodle. Examples of unit materials include lecture notes, laboratory sheets, lab instructions and quizzes.
Where it fits
FIT2093 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ron Steinfeld
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Raphael Phan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2093?
You need FIT1047 and (FIT1051, FIT1053, FIT1045 or FIT1048) before you enrol.
What can I take after FIT2093?
FIT2093 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including FIT3031, FIT3168 and FIT3183.
When is FIT2093 offered?
In 2023, FIT2093 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT2093?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2093 have an exam?
No. FIT2093 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT2093?
FIT2093 is part of Computer networks and security; and Cybersecurity.