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Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online
BICT students need to get permission from the unit coordinator to enrol in the online offering. The online offering is primarily reserved for students enrolled in courses that are available online (e.g. Diploma of ICT Professional Practice, Undergraduate Certificate in ICT Professional Practice). Online students will need to attend online tutorials.
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. Completing this unit will provide you with the opportunity to obtain the Fortinet Cybersecurity Awareness and Technical (NSE 1–3) professional industry certification.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Cybersecurity Policies and Practices |
| Unit code | KIT118 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mira Park |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
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| Level | Introductory |
Availability
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 1 |
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| Ultimo Study Centre | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. 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 |
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| 029901 | $1,192.00 | $1,192.00 | not applicable | $2,919.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Line teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Lectures: 2 hrs/wk Tutorials: 2 hrs/wk Independent Learning: 1 hr/wk (on average) For this unit, students are expected to attend on-campus tutorials.
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| Assessment | Cybersecurity Concepts Flash Card Portfolio with Peer Assessment (15%)|Individual research (15%)|Tutorial Demonstrations and Quizzes (30%)|Group Project (40%) |
| 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. |
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