Major - Systems Security
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
M3073.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This major is only available to 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science and 3634 Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced students. Systems Security major aims to develop graduates with sound skills in the discipline of information systems security. With increasing widespread use of computer systems, systems security has become an important issue and data protection is an essential part of today’s information systems now.
This major covers a broad foundational information security knowledge and security protocols from basic
security algorithms to their applications in computer systems and networks. Students will learn fundamental security concepts as well as the practical implementation of the security application programs.
Major
Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.
Students must complete the following six units
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300404
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Formal Software Engineering
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Choose two units from the following
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300698
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Operating Systems Programming
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300095
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Computer Networks and Internets
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300799
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Advanced Theoretical Computer Science
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300165
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Systems Administration Programming
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