Cybersecurity and eForensics unit (KIT725)

Introduction

This unit focuses on the planning and implementation aspects of cybersecurity. It first introduces cybersecurity frameworks and highlights the modern cybersecurity landscape, including contemporary digital security and safety measures used to protect systems and organisational assets. The unit then explores recent cybersecurity threats and attack models, along with modern security measures and incident response strategies used to detect, prevent, and respond to such attacks.

The unit further examines incident response processes and develops students’ understanding of digital forensics within the cybersecurity domain. Students are introduced to digital forensic processes, including the tools and techniques used for evidence acquisition, preservation, processing, analysis, and reporting. Through workshops and tutorials, students gain hands-on experience applying eForensics tools in practical digital forensic scenarios and investigating forensic artefacts using principles and techniques of digital forensics.

Additionally, the unit examines system stack weaknesses and their implications using contemporary vulnerability listings and threat intelligence sources as references. Students gain practical experience in analysing, designing, developing, and critiquing software applications containing known Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) vulnerabilities, while learning preventive measures and secure software development practices to mitigate such weaknesses.

Throughout the unit, students apply relevant professional, ethical, and legal considerations within the practical contexts of incident response planning, vulnerability analysis, eForensic tool usage, and digital forensic investigations. Students develop an understanding of responsible cybersecurity and forensic practices, including evidence integrity, confidentiality, privacy, appropriate handling of security information, and the professional responsibilities associated with cybersecurity decision-making and digital forensic analysis.
 

Summary

Unit name	Cybersecurity and eForensics
Unit code	KIT725
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor Muhammad Bilal Amin
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain modern-day digital security and safety measures in order to devise an incident response plan.
• Design, develop and critique a software application in order to demonstrate preventive measures against Common Weakness Enumeration Vulnerabilities.
• Recommend and apply eForensic tools in digital forensic scenarios.
• Investigate eForensic artefacts by applying principles and techniques of digital forensics.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT501

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lectures: 3 online (via zoom) lectures in total. 2 hrs. per lecture in weeks 1, 3 and 11 Workshops: 5 face-to-face workshops in total. 2 hrs. per workshop in weeks 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12  Tutorials: 4 face-to-face tutorials in total. 2 hrs. per tutorial in weeks 5, 7, 8, and 10 Independent Learning: 2 hrs. per week with learning material available over MyLO
Assessment	Cybersecurity planning, incident response, and Vulnerability Assessment quiz (15%)|Cybersecurity vulnerability analysis (20%)|Cybersecurity incident analysis (25%)|eForensics (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All required reading materials will be made available on MyLO
Recommended	All recommended readings will be made available on MyLO

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