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Advanced Cybersecurity and eForensics unit (KIT325)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston

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 eForensic tools for evidence acquisition, analysis, and reporting.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Cybersecurity and eForensics
Unit code KIT325
Credit points 12.5
College/School 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
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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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.

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
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

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT215

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Lectures: 2 lectures in total. 2 hrs. per lecture in weeks 1, and 3 (delivered via zoom)
Workshops: 4 face-to-face workshops in total. 2 hrs. per workshop in weeks 2, 4, 6, and 9. 
Tutorials: 5 face-to-face tutorials in total. 2 hrs. per tutorial in weeks 5, 7, 8, 10,  and 11. Week 12 Tutorial will be an in-Tutorial exam.
Independent Learning: 2 hrs. per week with learning material available over MyLO
 

AssessmentCybersecurity planning, digital forensics, and Vulnerability Assessment quiz (15%)|Cybersecurity incident analysis (20%)|Cybersecurity Project (30%)|eForensics Assignment (35%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Material provided on MyLO
Recommended

Material provided on MyLO

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