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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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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