FIT3189 Cybersecurity project 2
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3189 Cybersecurity project 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs FIT3188.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FIT3189
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT3189
No unit lists FIT3189 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
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 second part of a 12-credit point project sequence; the first part and entry point for the project is FIT3188.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Individual Vlog ReflectionsArtefact10%
- Group Project Meeting Minutes & VideosWritten15%
- Group Mid-Semester Project PitchPresentation25%
- Critique of other final project presentationWritten10%
- Software Demonstration and Final PresentationPresentation30%
- Final project reportWritten10%
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Abhinav Dhall
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Markus Wagner
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3189?
You need FIT3188 before you enrol.
When is FIT3189 offered?
In 2027, FIT3189 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3189?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3189 have an exam?
No. FIT3189 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.