UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

FIT3188 Cybersecurity project 1

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT3188 Cybersecurity project 1 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT1049, FIT1057, FIT1093, FIT2004 and FIT2173 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2; Clayton
Assessment: No exam; 12 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for FIT3188. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

This unit delivers a hands-on experience in the entire process of a cybersecurity project, from initial research and concept development to the design, implementation, and critical evaluation of security solutions. You will tackle components of cybersecurity such as threat analysis, defence mechanisms, cryptographic algorithms, and security protocol implementation, potentially exploring both practical and theoretical dimensions. Projects with a software orientation should encompass everything from system analysis and architectural design to secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment. Rigorous documentation is required throughout the project's evolution. Participants will work in teams under the mentorship of a project supervisor, replacing standard lectures with periodic strategy and update sessions.

The unit is the first part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the second part and exit point for the project is FIT3189.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	On campus
Second semester	Clayton	On campus

Assessment

Individual Vlog ReflectionsArtefact
10%
Group Project Meeting Minutes & VideosWritten
15%
Group Mid-Semester Project PitchPresentation
25%
Individual Critique of Other Group PitchesDemonstration
10%
Group Final Proposal PresentationPresentation
30%
Project Proposal ReportWritten
10%
Project meeting Minutes & videosDemonstration
10%
Mid-semester project PitchPresentation
20%
Final proposal presentationPresentation
30%
Critique of other group’s pitchesWritten
5%
Critique of other final proposal presentationWritten
5%
Project proposal reportWritten
30%

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
Identify and apply the critical elements for the successful management of cybersecurity projects, including collaborative security strategies and effective communication within a cybersecurity team.
2
Critically assess and apply appropriate research methodologies and vulnerability analysis techniques for cybersecurity projects, ensuring ethical and professional integrity in practice.
3
Conduct thorough literature reviews to support the development of cybersecurity solutions, employing rigorous analysis of existing research.
4
Collaborate proficiently within a cybersecurity project team, demonstrating roles such as threat intelligence assessment, risk management, and security planning.
5
Articulate the objectives, expected outcomes, and potential impact of a cybersecurity project in both written and oral presentations, and critically evaluate the project's prospects for success.
6
Design, build, and present a functioning cybersecurity prototype or model, effectively explaining the methodologies used and the results achieved in the context of contemporary security challenges.

Workload and teaching

Seminars24 hours
Studio activities24 hours
Teaching approachProblem-based learning

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

Required resources

Learning resources, including project specifications and project reading material, will be provided by the lecturers on Moodle. In addition, any research papers pertaining to the project will be available from the Monash Library.

Technology resources

You must regularly check Moodle for announcements.

Software for coding and implementation of the project are freely available / downloadable in student labs.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Professor Alan Dorin; Professor Markus Wagner
Unit Coordinators: Associate Professor Hamid Rezatofighi; Dr Abhinav Dhall

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT3188?

You need FIT1049, FIT1057, FIT1093, FIT2004 and FIT2173 before you enrol.

What can I take after FIT3188?

FIT3188 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3189.

When is FIT3188 offered?

In 2026, FIT3188 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is FIT3188?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT3188 have an exam?

No. FIT3188 has 12 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20252026