Cybersecurity Project
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 72
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2022 teaching periods
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Prerequisites
100cps – Master of Cybersecurity ManagementAims and objectives
The overall aim of this unit is to give students the opportunity to conduct a practical study in cybersecurity management that will require the application of many skills and concepts gained throughout the course. Students will complete a project that considers the new and emerging techniques in the management of cybersecurity operations. Students will draw on the current research in the area of cybersecurity management to develop strategies leading through technical and social engineering influences, to solve a complex industry related problem or opportunity.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to a simulated cyber security problem with intellectual independence that meets the requirements of the industry relevant problem
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the terminology, classifications, technologies and consequences of cybersecurity threats and attacks
3. Recommend and plan a range of the security controls and mitigation strategies to protect on-line and stand-alone computer systems
4. Apply appropriate research methods for developing strategies to be used to manage the investigation, testing and response to cyber-attacks, data breaches and security threats
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the terminology, classifications, technologies and consequences of cybersecurity threats and attacks
3. Recommend and plan a range of the security controls and mitigation strategies to protect on-line and stand-alone computer systems
4. Apply appropriate research methods for developing strategies to be used to manage the investigation, testing and response to cyber-attacks, data breaches and security threats
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Face to Face Mode: Class 6 hours per week
Online Mode (SOL):
Engaging with online content and discussions
Student workload:
For all teaching and learning structures (both face to face and online), students are expected to spend an average of 150 hours per unit in total over the duration of the study period
This includes all:
• Scheduled teaching and learning events and activities (contact hours timetabled in a face-to-face teaching space) and scheduled online learning events (contact hours scheduled in an online teaching space), and
To be successful, students should:
• Read all prescribed materials and/or view videos in preparation for each class
• Attend and engage in all scheduled classes (face to face or online)
• Start assessment tasks well ahead of the due date, and submit assessments promptly
• Read / listen to all feedback carefully, and consider it for future assessment
• Engage with fellow students and teaching staff (don’t hesitate to ask questions)
Online Mode (SOL):
Engaging with online content and discussions
Student workload:
For all teaching and learning structures (both face to face and online), students are expected to spend an average of 150 hours per unit in total over the duration of the study period
This includes all:
• Scheduled teaching and learning events and activities (contact hours timetabled in a face-to-face teaching space) and scheduled online learning events (contact hours scheduled in an online teaching space), and
• Non-scheduled learning events and activities (including directed online learning activities, assessments, independent study, student group meetings, and research)
• Read all prescribed materials and/or view videos in preparation for each class
• Attend and engage in all scheduled classes (face to face or online)
• Start assessment tasks well ahead of the due date, and submit assessments promptly
• Read / listen to all feedback carefully, and consider it for future assessment
• Engage with fellow students and teaching staff (don’t hesitate to ask questions)
Assessment
Reflective Journal (Individual) 10-20%
Project (Individual) 80-90%
General skills outcomes
• problem solving skills
• analysis skills
• communication skills
• ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• ability to work independently
• analysis skills
• communication skills
• ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• ability to work independently
Content
• Project selection
• Applied research methodology
• Problem identification and definition
• Organisational culture and structure
• Leadership behaviour and practice
• Writing the report
• Project reflection
• Applied research methodology
• Problem identification and definition
• Organisational culture and structure
• Leadership behaviour and practice
• Writing the report
• Project reflection
Study resources
- References.
References
• Harper, A, Regalado, D, Linn, R, Sims, Spasojevic, B, Martinez, L, Baucom, M, Eagle, C & Harris, S 2018, Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook, 5th edition, McGraw Hill