Courses & Units

CyberSecurity and Ethical Hacking KIT215

Introduction

This unit gives an introduction to the risks and threats to computer systems and some of the countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise them. Students will develop an understanding of the ethical and privacy issues relating to the security of computer systems and the professional code of conduct. This unit is also an introduction to ethical hacking which is attempting to penetrate secure systems in order to demonstrate vulnerability so that steps can be taken to mitigate risk. Students will develop an understanding of some of the techniques that can be employed to evaluate the security of, and defend against threats to, computer systems and networks through physical and electronic means.

Summary

Unit name	CyberSecurity and Ethical Hacking
Unit code	KIT215
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Mr Tony Gray
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

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

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	10/7/2023	8/8/2023	28/8/2023	15/10/2023

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

explain ethical and privacy issues as they related to cybersecurity, hacking and the law.
analyse cyber threats and risks to computer systems.
penetrate specifically approved systems using ethical hacking techniques.
apply appropriate countermeasures to defend against cyber security threats.

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	$1,037.00	$1,037.00	not applicable	$2,522.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT111

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KIT112

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lectures: 2 hr/wk Tutorials: 2 hr/wk
Assessment	Examination (40%)\|Practical Test 2 (20%)\|Report 1 (20%)\|Practical Demonstration 1 (20%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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