FIT5003 Software security
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5003 Software security is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It needs FIT9131 or FIT9133.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review FIT5003.
Requisites
Before FIT5003
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After FIT5003
No unit lists FIT5003 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- For students enrolled in E3001, E3002, E3005, E3010, E3011, E3007: FIT2099.
- For students enrolled in C6007: None.
Overview
This unit aims to introduce the secure software development issues including secure software development life cycle, secure software design principles, secure coding practices, threat evaluation models, secure software testing, deployment and maintenance, software development and security policy integration. Students are provided with a range of practical exercises and tasks to reinforce their skills including: identification of security bugs in programs written in different programming languages, design, implementation, and testing of secure concurrent and networked applications, identification of vulnerabilities in networked and mobile/wireless applications. In addition, students will learn input validation techniques to minimise security risks, man-in-the-middle attack techniques to be able to build more secure networked applications, practical secure software testing techniques to be able to test applications for security bugs.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Threshold hurdle30%
- Assignment 2Threshold hurdle20%
- Examination 1Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Investigate methods that are appropriate for the realisation software security;
- 2
Investigate and model the possible vulnerabilities and threats for a given application system;
- 3
Design, implement and produce test procedures and perform evaluation of software security features of concurrent and networked applications.
- 4
Analyse and evaluate software security related scenarios with reference to the code of ethics and professional practice.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive 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 activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
FIT5003 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ron Steinfeld
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5003?
You need FIT9131 or FIT9133 before you enrol; and FIT5163 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT5003 offered?
In 2020, FIT5003 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is FIT5003?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5003 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include FIT5003?
FIT5003 is part of Software engineering.