FIT5163 Information and computer security
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5163 Information and computer 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, Suzhou (SEU) and Clayton. It needs FIT9137; or (FIT9134 and FIT9135) and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Suzhou (SEU), 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 FIT5163
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT5163
5 units list FIT5163 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: For students enrolled in E3001, E3002, E3005, E3010, E3011, E3007 completing the Software Engineering specialisation: FIT4165 Introductory knowledge of computing at the undergraduate level is assumed.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit aims to provide the students with in depth knowledge of techniques required to deal with security problems in information systems. The main areas of study include symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques, cryptographic hash functions with related topics of message authentication codes and digital signatures. Study of techniques and algorithms for providing mutual trust include key management and distribution and user authentication to establish trust in the identity of communicating partner are also included. It looks at various management issues, including use and abuse of encryption, distributed systems authentication and integrity management. A range of security applications are used as examples. Students will learn how to apply cryptographic techniques in practice.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| 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
Critically assess threats, vulnerabilities and risks to an organisation's information assets, and propose control technologies and techniques which can be applied to reduce the security risk;
- 2
Apply a variety of cryptographic algorithms to develop methods to disguise information to ensure its integrity, confidentiality and authenticity;
- 3
Apply a variety of methods for key management and distribution and analyse the risks associated with the various approaches;
- 4
Implement user authentication and access control mechanisms to create a security architecture to protect the assets of the information system;
- 5
Implement cryptographic techniques to preserve the security of information and evaluate its effectiveness;
- 6
Apply a variety of security control technologies to IT systems in an organisation.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 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
FIT5163 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Joseph Liu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5163?
You need FIT9137; or (FIT9134 and FIT9135) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after FIT5163?
FIT5163 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including FIT5003, FIT5037, FIT5124, FIT5214 and FIT5223. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is FIT5163 offered?
In 2020, FIT5163 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Suzhou (SEU) and Clayton.
How much work is FIT5163?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5163 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include FIT5163?
FIT5163 is part of Software engineering.