SIT704 - Ethical Hacking

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online, GIFT City (India)^

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Muna Al-Hawawreh
Prerequisite:

SIT716

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: SIT379
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 1 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings.

Note:

^GIFT City (India) offering is available to students enrolled at the GIFT City (India) campus only

Content

In SIT704 students will learn how digital security control mechanisms are implemented in the cyber space, that is, access control mechanisms, identity management, system security, and the latest safety and security issues of cyberspace. Students will examine contemporary cyber security theories and their applications in the real-world applications and systems. The unit enables student to develop knowledge and skills in prominent threats, vulnerabilities of applications and systems. Students will investigate techniques that mitigates security threats. Students will also explore malware, ransomware and advanced threats.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Review the different types of security systems their functionalities, their architectures, and their configurations.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Investigate computer security systems, and generate and present a proposal to address security problems.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Identify and analyse security vulnerabilities and propose justifiable technical solutions and potential remedy actions based on findings.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Learning portfolio Portfolio consisting of small coding projects, reports, and reflections related to exploring aspects of digital security, and a learning summary report 100% Weekly task submissions with final submission in Week 12

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SIT704 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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