SIT284 - Introduction to I.T. Security Management
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, X) |
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| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
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| Unit chair: | J Abbawajy |
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| Prerequisite: | 2 level 1 SIT-coded units
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| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 2 hour practical |
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Content
The unit covers basic security assessment of a business, including vulnerabilities and solutions. It deals with the determination of identification, access, authentication and authorization. Policy development and human management are an important component of the unit. Applications of electronic payment methods, including certificate schemes, PKI, digital cash and cheques are explained. Security of corporate wireless networks and web services security management will be addressed. Practicals will focus on platform security assessment and deployment of certificate and electronic payment schemes.
Assessment
Examination 40%, two assignments of equal weight (15% each) 30%, project paper (3000 words) 30%
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