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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
Software reverse engineering is the art and science of determining the functionality and means of operation of unknown software. This unit explores the core tools and techniques used by cyber security specialists when encountering potentially malicious or otherwise interesting software. Successful students will learn the skills required to discover the true purpose of software in the absence of source code or other documentation. These skills are key for any incident responder dealing with cyber incidents and intrusion.
Must have passed CSP1150. Must have passed ENS1161. Must have passed CSI1101. Must have passed CSI1241.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Online quiz | 10% |
| Assignment | Review of Reverse Engineering Methodologies | 15% |
| Project | Applied Reverse Engineering Analysis | 40% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 35% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Online quiz | 10% |
| Assignment | Review of Reverse Engineering Methodologies | 15% |
| Project | Applied Reverse Engineering Analysis | 40% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 35% |
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
Software reverse engineering is the art and science of determining the functionality and means of operation of unknown software. This unit explores the core tools and techniques used by cyber security specialists when encountering potentially malicious or otherwise interesting software. Successful students will learn the skills required to discover the true purpose of software in the absence of source code or other documentation. Students will be familiarized with a wide range of tools and techniques to analyse malware and develop countermeasures. The state-of-the-art malware and corresponding research will also be explored. These skills are key for any incident responder dealing with cyber incidents and intrusion.
Must have passed CSP1150. Must have passed ENS1161. Must have passed CSI1101. Must have passed CSI1241.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review of Reverse Engineering Tools | 20% |
| Test | Mid-semester Quiz | 10% |
| Project | Applied Reverse Engineering Analysis | 40% |
| Assignment | Malware Defence White Paper and Video Reflection | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Review of Reverse Engineering Tools | 20% |
| Test | Mid-semester Quiz | 10% |
| Project | Applied Reverse Engineering Analysis | 40% |
| Assignment | Malware Defence White Paper and Video Reflection | 30% |
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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