Courses & Units
Introduction to Cybersecurity Policies and Practices KIT118
Introduction
This unit explores cybersecurity as it is managed in the business context. It covers the processes of threat and risk analysis, security policy development, incident prevention and response, issues around privacy, professional codes of conduct, and looks at legislative efforts around the world intended to address privacy and cybersecurity issues. It also looks at the ethical issues that cybersecurity raises, and the ways that this affects how cybersecurity practitioners can operate.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Cybersecurity Policies and Practices |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KIT118 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mira Park |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse industry approaches to cybersecurity practices as they relate to privacy and the law
- Explain relevant cybersecurity policies and processes designed to protect an organisation
- Draft a security policy for a company that meets their threat and risk profile
- Discuss the ethical issues that cybersecurity practitioners face in different security scenarios
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 029901 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1-hr lecture weekly, 2-hr x 5 tutorials |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Final Test (40%)|Individual research (15%)|Cybersecurity policy making (30%)|Tutorial Demonstrations (15%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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