This unit introduces basic principles and techniques for the maintenance of digital information’s confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will learn about the goals of and threats to information security, the role of cryptographic algorithms, and procedures for safe and secure information flow. This unit also covers advanced topics including incident response and contingency planning, practices and standards, and digital forensics. Practical and realistic case studies and security dilemmas will shape your communicative ability to provide relevant information security solutions.

Through this unit, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide recommendations on integrating basic security information principles into applications, networks, and database systems. Upon completion of this unit you will understand the principles behind symmetric encryption to ensure message confidentiality, and public-key cryptography for message authentication.

In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences.

You will be introduced to:

• discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
• concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
• the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
• the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.

You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.