Unit

School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical Sciences

Information SecurityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300128.6

Discipline: SECURITY SCIENCE

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of data structures, number theory and probability theory. Basic programming skills in C, C++, java, etc.

Prerequisite
200025 Discrete Mathematics AND 300103 Data Structures and Algorithms OR 300581 Programming Techniques OR 300903 Programming Techniques (Advanced)

About this Unit
Information Security is concerned with the protection and privacy of information in computer systems. The focus is primarily on introducing cryptography concept, algorithm and protocol in information security and applying such knowledge in the design and implementation of secure computer and network systems. The unit also addresses conventional and public key encryption, number theory and algebra and their application in public key encryption and signature. Students will learn the application of cryptography algorithm in current computer systems and information security management. This unit also provides students with the practical experience around security programming.

Courses
3506.10Bachelor of Computer ScienceCURRENT
3506.9Bachelor of Computer ScienceCONTINUING
3633.2Bachelor of ComputingCONTINUING
3639.1Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCONTINUING
3639.3Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCONTINUING
3639.4Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
3684.2Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)CURRENT
3687.1Bachelor of Information SystemsCONTINUING
3687.2Bachelor of Information SystemsCURRENT
3688.1Bachelor of Information Systems AdvancedCURRENT
3769.2Bachelor of Data ScienceCURRENT
3778.1Bachelor of MathematicsCURRENT
6039.1Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
6040.1Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information SystemsCURRENT

Specialisations

M3000.1Computer SystemsCONTINUING
M3072.1Networked SystemsCONTINUING
M3073.1Systems SecurityCONTINUING
M3102.1Cyber SecurityCONTINUING
M3115.1Networked SystemsCURRENT
M3116.1Cyber SecurityCURRENT
MT3040.1Computational MathematicsCURRENT
SM3002.1Systems SecurityCONTINUING
SM3077.1Systems SecurityCURRENT



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