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School: Science

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.

  • Unit Title

    Ethical Hacking and Defence

  • Unit Code

    CSI6204

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

    N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Muhammad Imran MALIK

Description

This unit is an introduction to ethical hacking with a particular focus on internet enabled services and technologies. Students will develop an understanding of modern techniques that can be employed to evaluate the security of implemented network configurations. Based on this understanding students will develop the ability to defend against network-based threats. Ethical hacking is an emerging field which favours the practical application of skills to penetrate secure systems in order to demonstrate vulnerability so that steps can be taken to mitigate risk.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Investigate the different types of network and system attacks and defensive measures.
  2. Evaluate the phases in the ethical hacking process.
  3. Communicate ethical hacking findings.

Unit Content

  1. Physical security.
  2. Network defence concepts.
  3. Reporting on attacks and defence.
  4. Computer ethics and the law.
  5. Social engineering.
  6. Exploitation and attack.
  7. Reconnaissance and footprinting networks.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview test20%
PortfolioPractical exercises conducted using bespoke materials40%
PresentationPresentation of selected examples of portfolio content40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview test20%
PortfolioPractical exercises conducted using bespoke materials40%
PresentationPresentation of selected examples of portfolio content40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Science

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.

  • Unit Title

    Ethical Hacking and Defence

  • Unit Code

    CSI6204

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

    N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Muhammad Imran MALIK

Description

This unit is an introduction to ethical hacking with a particular focus on internet enabled services and technologies. Students will develop an understanding of modern techniques that can be employed to evaluate the security of implemented network configurations. Based on this understanding students will develop the ability to defend against network-based threats. Ethical hacking is an emerging field which favours the practical application of skills to penetrate secure systems in order to demonstrate vulnerability so that steps can be taken to mitigate risk.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Investigate the different types of network and system attacks and defensive measures.
  2. Evaluate the phases in the ethical hacking process.
  3. Communicate ethical hacking findings.

Unit Content

  1. Physical security.
  2. Network defence concepts.
  3. Reporting on attacks and defence.
  4. Computer ethics and the law.
  5. Social engineering.
  6. Exploitation and attack.
  7. Reconnaissance and footprinting networks.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview test20%
PortfolioPractical exercises conducted using custom developed materials30%
Case StudyDevelop and implement procedure for a provided ethical hacking scenario and communicate the findings in the form of a written report and oral presentation50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestReview test20%
PortfolioPractical exercises conducted using custom developed materials30%
Case StudyDevelop and implement procedure for a provided ethical hacking scenario and communicate the findings in the form of a written report and oral presentation50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Gillespie, A. (2019). Cybercrime : Key Issues and Debates. Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge. Retrieved from http://linker2.worldcat.org/?jHome=http%3A%2F%2Fezproxy.ecu.edu.au%2Flogin%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.taylorfrancis.com%2Fbooks%2F9781351010283&linktype=best

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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