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Cyber Security Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code MAAAJB

This major provides a strong foundation in both the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security, covering key areas such as network security, vulnerability assessment, cyber ethics, risk management, policy and governance, digital forensics, and penetration testing.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Imran MALIK

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques in the discipline of cyber security, including network security and risk management.
  2. Analyse complex cyber security scenarios and incidents to design appropriate strategies to reduce, mitigate or respond to risk.
  3. Apply discipline knowledge, problem solving and creative thinking skills when undertaking cyber security engagements.
  4. Demonstrate technological literacy by finding, evaluating and using relevant tools and information from a range of sources.
  5. Communicate cyber security concepts and implications clearly and coherently to technical and non-technical audiences.
  6. Integrate concepts of diversity and a global outlook when undertaking cyber security engagements.
  7. Demonstrate an appreciation of the conventions and requirements for external collaboration when undertaking cyber security tasks.
  8. Demonstrate autonomous and ongoing learning to ensure continued relevance of capabilities, knowledge and awareness of emerging cyber security developments.

Related Careers

Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, Network Security Manager, Digital Forensics Investigator, Information Security Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Penetration Tester.

Employment Opportunities

Careers opportunities exist in the field of cyber security, including network security, digital forensics, information security, vulnerability assessment, security risk assessment, and penetration testing.

Major Structure

Students enrolled in the U65 course take the following structure
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSP2101Scripting Languages15
SCY2212Security Risk15
CSI3207Network Security15
CSG2305Digital Forensics15
CSI3208Ethical Hacking and Defence15
CSI3350Enterprise Security and Governance15
Elective Unitx 230
Students enrolled in the Y14 course take the following structure
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI1101Computer Security15
CSG1105Applied Communications15
CSP2101Scripting Languages15
CSG2305Digital Forensics15
CSI3207Network Security15
CSI3208Ethical Hacking and Defence15
Elective Unitx230

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.

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