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<p>This unit introduces students to the foundational concepts and practices in cybersecurity. It emphasises the understanding and application of core principles in securing systems and networks against threats. The unit prepares students for further studies in cybersecurity and is tailored to those new to the field, focusing on building a solid theoretical and practical foundation.</p><p><br></p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><p>1. Fundamental concepts and principles of cybersecurity</p><p>2. Understanding the modern cyber threat landscape</p><p>3. Human factors in cybersecurity</p><p>4. AI in cyber deception and threat detection: practical applications and governance</p><p>5. Cybersecurity governance, controls, and design principles</p><p>6. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 in practice: governance, awareness, communication, and recovery challenges</p><p>7. Security operations and incident response lifecycle</p><p>8. Identity and access security: authentication, authorisation, and endpoint defence</p><p>9. Securing modern digital infrastructure: network, cloud, and application security</p><p>10. Advanced security operations: SIEM, SOAR, and XDR</p><p>11. Future directions in cybersecurity: AI, quantum security, and critical infrastructure</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit introduces students to the foundational concepts and practices in cybersecurity. It emphasises the understanding and application of core principles in securing systems and networks against threats. The unit prepares students for further studies in cybersecurity and is tailored to those new to the field, focusing on building a solid theoretical and practical foundation.</p><p><br></p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><p>1. Fundamental concepts and principles of cybersecurity</p><p>2. Understanding the modern cyber threat landscape</p><p>3. Human factors in cybersecurity</p><p>4. AI in cyber deception and threat detection: practical applications and governance</p><p>5. Cybersecurity governance, controls, and design principles</p><p>6. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 in practice: governance, awareness, communication, and recovery challenges</p><p>7. Security operations and incident response lifecycle</p><p>8. Identity and access security: authentication, authorisation, and endpoint defence</p><p>9. Securing modern digital infrastructure: network, cloud, and application security</p><p>10. Advanced security operations: SIEM, SOAR, and XDR</p><p>11. Future directions in cybersecurity: AI, quantum security, and critical infrastructure</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020113 - Networks and Communications
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1502">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1102" target="_blank">GPSIT1102</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1102" target="_blank">ITECH1102</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain fundamental cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and principles. </p>
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<p>Identify and classify common cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting systems and networks.</p>
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<p>Describe and demonstrate the purpose and operation of essential security technologies and controls.</p>
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<p>Apply basic security measures and tools to protect systems and data in defined contexts.</p>
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<p>Recognise and discuss legal, ethical, and professional considerations in cybersecurity practice.</p>
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<p>Analyse simple case scenarios to suggest mitigation strategies for identified security risks.</p>
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<p>Students are required to complete and submit reports on weekly lab tasks aligned with each week's theme. Students will learn and be tested on their skill to use latest cybersecurity tools, and justify their thinking.</p>
<p>Lab Task Portfolio - completion and explanation</p>
<p>20% -30%</p>
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<p>Given a simulated attack, students are required to identify incident, analyse its potential impact, apply appropriate security tools and measures, and suggest mitigation strategies. This task assesses students' understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts and their ability to apply basic security practices in analysing and responding to cybersecurity incidents.</p>
<p>Cyber Incident Investigation</p>
<p>30% - 40%</p>
4, 5, 6
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<p>Students are required to complete a comprehensive final project that demonstrates their understanding of advanced cybersecurity principles.</p>
<p>Individual Project and Presentation</p>
<p>30% - 40%</p>
3, 4, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020113 - Networks and Communications
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1502">View unit fees</a>
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