FIT5124 Advanced topics in security
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5124 Advanced topics in security is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT5163.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5124
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT5124
No unit lists FIT5124 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge of IT security. Topics include design and implementation of advanced cryptosystems for high-performance applications such as low power mobile devices, cryptographic protocols for secure online computation applications such as e-voting. We will cover advanced hacking techniques, complete computer system penetration testing and defences. Further topics include advanced wireless network security, enterprise security architectures, malicious code detection and prevention systems, defence systems in depth, advanced software security, virtual system and cloud computing security, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing and cryptography. Students will do practical exercises and tasks throughout the unit.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the operation of several advanced cryptosystems and protocols and their underlying assumptions and applications;
- 2
Apply a range of hacking and penetration testing techniques;
- 3
Describe advanced security design issues in the context of software and network settings;
- 4
Explain the potential security implications and limitations of emerging technologies.
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
FIT5124 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ron Steinfeld
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5124?
You need FIT5163 before you enrol.
When is FIT5124 offered?
In 2020, FIT5124 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT5124?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5124 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include FIT5124?
FIT5124 is part of Software engineering.