FIT3186 Vulnerability analysis, response and mitigation
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3186 Vulnerability analysis, response and mitigation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT2173 or FIT3173.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FIT3186
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT3186
No unit lists FIT3186 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit covers advanced concepts in computer security, designed to equip you with practical skills for securing systems, networks, and applications. The unit blends theory with hands-on experience in labs, aligning with real-world industry practices. You will learn security principles, authentication mechanisms, cryptographic protocols, incident response strategies, network defense tools, and security auditing techniques. The unit culminates in a project where you design, implement, and present security solutions. The aim of the unit is to provide you with a solid understanding of computer security architecture components and mechanisms and how they work together at the various architectural layers. You will be able to design and implement secure real-world systems.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Project ProposalWritten20%
- LabExercise30%
- DemoDemonstration20%
- Project ReportProject30%
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
Explain core principles of computer security and their application in real-world systems.
- 2
Configure and manage authentication, access control, and cryptographic mechanisms
- 3
Detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents effectively
- 4
Implement secure programming techniques to mitigate vulnerabilities
- 5
Deploy and evaluate network security tools such as firewalls, IDS, and honeypots
- 6
Use auditing tools to analyze and secure IT infrastructure
- 7
Present and document a complete security solution through a real-world vulnerability.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Seminars24 hours
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.
Where it fits
FIT3186 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hui Cui
Common questions
When is FIT3186 offered?
In 2027, FIT3186 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3186?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3186 have an exam?
No. FIT3186 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3186?
FIT3186 is part of Software engineering.