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Unit name Defensive Cyber Security and Procedures
Unit code ZAT219
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School University College
Discipline STEAM
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Availability

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Learning Outcomes

    1. Analyse cyber security tools and techniques to identify and characterise threats and vulnerabilities in dynamic situations.

    2. Apply cyber security tools, techniques and methodologies to design and implement mitigation strategies and countermeasures.

    3. Evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of penetration testing, mitigation strategies and countermeasures to influence professional recommendations.

Fees

Requisites

Prerequisites

ZAT113

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Teaching material and tutorial support will be provided weekly through MyLO during the term.

Students will be required to attend two to three on campus practical sessions per term (2-3 hours per session).

Internet access is required for this course as students are required to access study materials provided online through MyLO. Please log into MyLO on the first day of each teaching period.

Assessment

AT1: Penetration Testing Agreement  (25%)

AT2: Threat Assessment Methodologies  (35%)

AT3: Scenario and Report (40%)

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Textbooks

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