Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking unit (KIT715)

Introduction

This unit provides a practical introduction to the risks and threats that computer systems and networks face, and some of the countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise them. This unit also provides 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	KIT715
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor David Herbert
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain ethical hacking as it relates to cybersecurity, privacy and the law
• Evaluate cyber threats and risks to computer systems
• Penetrate specifically approved systems using ethical hacking techniques
• Defend against cybersecurity threats by applying appropriate countermeasures

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT501

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lectures ("Online-Lec"): 2 hours/week - delivered via Zoom Tutorials: 2 hours/week Independent Learning: 3 hours/week (on average) For this unit, students are expected to attend the online lectures and on-campus tutorials and are expected to remain up-to-date with content
Assessment	Case Study Video (20%)|Cybersecurity Process Configuration (20%)|Vulnerability Assessment Proposal (20%)|Tutorial Practical Demonstrations (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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