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Secure Web and Cloud Development unit (KIT514)

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Introduction

This unit will introduce you to advanced principles and practice of developing secure web deployments. It will focus on the implementation strategies and technology for deploying scalable web applications. Web applications nowadays need to provide customised experiences to the users to provide a consistent use experience and capabilities. The interface must retain user attentions as much as possible. Web pages should be designed carefully, and the interface may change dynamically according to user demands or trends. You will use a cloud platform to create your own deployments of secure distributed web applications, load balancing and server configurations. The web applications will be designed with suitable Web Design Architecture in PHP or NodeJS and suitable database management, e.g., MySQL.

Summary

Unit name Secure Web and Cloud Development
Unit code KIT514
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor Lindsay Wells
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse security and performance issues in traditional and cloud-based web applications
  • Develop webservices to implement cloud-based web applications
  • Evaluate and implement appropriate countermeasures and prevention techniques to secure a web application
  • Design cloud-based web applications using the intelligent interface and back-end aligned with business requirements

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT502

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2 hours Online Lecture per week

1 x 2 hours Tutorial per week

2-4 hours Self Study per week

AssessmentTutorials (10%)|Quiz 1 (20%)|Quiz 2 (20%)|Assignment 1 (25%)|Assignment 2 (25%)
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Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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