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 research raises, and the ways that this affects how cybersecurity researchers can operate.
Summary
| Unit name | Cybersecurity Policies and Practices |
| Unit code | KIT515 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mira Park |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
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
- Investigate and communicate effective policies and processes designed to improve an organisation's cybersecurity posture
- Develop a cohesive security policy for a company that meets their threat and risk profile
- Discuss the ethical issues that cybersecurity researchers face to assess the ethicality of given 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-Campus enrolments in Hobart:
For this unit, students are expected to attend on-campus lab classes. |
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| Assessment | Individual Essay (10%)|Scholarly research report with advanced/AI-supported creative tools (20%)|Case studies and Quizzes during Tutorials (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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