Cyber Security Law, Regulation and Policy
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
The unit examines cybersecurity from legal, politics and technology perspectives. It covers public and private sector activities, government regulation, and international law and politics. It will allow students to evaluate legal challenge of cyber and digital worlds. It will enable them to develop knowledge and skills in relation to the legal rules, policies and cyber law in Australia and globally. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of cybersecurity problems, the unit is conducted through a series of workshops that may include guest lecturers from IT and legal industries and related areas.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Exhibit mastery of theoretical knowledge about the nature of the internet and cyberspace
- Evaluate legal challenges of cyber and digital worlds from the IT point of view
- Acquire knowledge and skills to interpret and implement the legal rules and policies
- Analyse and track global trends and issues in cyberspace
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Class presentation
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Group-based Assignment
Assessment type: Project | Grade: 50%
Technical Report
Technical report is due in Week 8.
Required reading
RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Recommended texts will be provided in VU Collaborate. Clark, D., Berson, T. and Lin, H.S., (2014) At the Nexus of Cybersecurity and Public Policy: Some Basic Concepts and Issues The National Academies Press
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):