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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit covers the threats to computer systems and the countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise them. The areas covered are: aims of computer security and general computer security threats, malicious code including viruses, trojan horses, worms and other forms of hostile executable code. Students also consider the history and fundamental concepts of encryption, current encryption techniques and the social issues that surround the use of such techniques.
Unit was previously coded CSI2201, CSI4102, CSI5122
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops and sets of self-assessment questions.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Review test | 5% |
| Report | Report on contemporary computer security issues | 20% |
| Assignment | Investigation into computer security countermeasures | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Review test | 5% |
| Report | Report on contemporary computer security issues | 20% |
| Assignment | Investigation into computer security countermeasures | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit covers the threats to computer systems and the countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise them. The areas covered are: aims of computer security and general computer security threats, malicious code including viruses, trojan horses, worms and other forms of hostile executable code. Students also consider the history and fundamental concepts of encryption, current encryption techniques and the social issues that surround the use of such techniques.
Unit was previously coded CSI2201, CSI4102, CSI5122
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops and sets of self-assessment questions.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Review test | 5% |
| Report | Report on contemporary computer security issues | 20% |
| Assignment | Investigation into computer security countermeasures | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Review test | 5% |
| Report | Report on contemporary computer security issues | 20% |
| Assignment | Investigation into computer security countermeasures | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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