SIT704 - Ethical Hacking
| 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 |
| Prerequisite: | SIT716 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT379 |
| 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. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 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.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio.
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