CyberSecurity and Ethical Hacking unit (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	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
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT111

Mutual Exclusions

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

KIT112

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Teaching arrangements for this unit consist of: Lectures: 2 hrs/wk (weeks 1-12) Tutorials: 2 hrs/wk (weeks 2-12) Post week 12 assessment tasks (weeks 13, 15) Independent Learning: ~2 hrs/wk on tutorial and theory review, and keeping abreast of current security news For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures (online) and on-campus lab classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with content they may miss due to illness or other unexpected circumstances.
Assessment	Practical Demonstrations (20%)|Practical Test 1 (20%)|Practical Test 2 (20%)|Quiz (20%)|Report 1 (20%)
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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