Advanced Cybersecurity and eForensics unit (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 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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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

Textbooks

Required	Material provided on MyLO
Recommended	Material provided on MyLO

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