Courses & Units
Advanced CyberSecurity and eForensics KIT325
Introduction
This unit focuses on the advanced concepts and implementations of cybersecurity solutions applied in organisational settings. The unit discusses cybersecurity frameworks and incident response processes from the applied perspective of security measures. Moreover, this unit provides a capstone-like experience through a project in which students apply their skills by developing a cybersecurity solution for a known cybersecurity threat. The project involves planning, analysis, design, implementation, and testing of the solution within an agreed time frame.
The eForensics aspect of this unit introduces the fundamentals of the digital forensic process, applied tools, and techniques. Students develop their digital forensics skills by participating in a series of hands-on exercises where they apply an industry-proven eForensics toolkit for evidence acquisition, processing, and analysis.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced CyberSecurity and eForensics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KIT325 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Muhammad Bilal Amin |
| 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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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse modern-day digital security and safety measures required to design an effective cybersecurity solution
- Design and implement a cybersecurity solution using preventive measures by applying ICT tools, techniques, and professional standards.
- Explain the role of digital forensics in cyber security.
- Justify the application of eForensic tools in digital forensics scenarios.
- Evaluate eForensic artefacts by applying principles and techniques of digital forensics.
| 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 |
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
KIT215Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures: 2 hrs/wk in Weeks 1 to 13 |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Cybersecurity Project design (20%)|eForensics assignment - I : Digital Forensic Tools Survey (15%)|eForensics assignment - II: Forensics toolkit (25%)|Cybersecurity Project Implementation (25%)|Weekly discussion (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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