Cyber Security Essentials
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit introduces the cyber security threat landscape and the common risks faced by modern organisations. You will explore how networks, operating systems, and devices become vulnerable, and learn the essential protections used to secure them. Core security tools and techniques, including access control, firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography, as well as the basics of incident response and digital forensics, are also introduced.The knowledge and skills you gain will help you recognise and defend against common attacks and respond effectively when security issues occur.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Describe the cyber security threats, attacks, and their consequences;
- Identify, document, and prioritise cyber security risks and controls;
- Analyse a system for deploying appropriate security solutions, including security policies and practices, and;
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in security products and apply security tools to strengthen a networked system.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Laboratory Work | Grade: 30%
Practical Lab Tasks - in class supervised.
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 30%
Research a real world cyber security threat.
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 40%
Final Test.
Required reading
Lab exercises and/or tutorials will be provided by or referred to by the teacher and will be supported by VU Collaborate. Students will have access to the CISCO Networking Academy.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):