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HIT333 - Cyber Security

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(BIS243)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit gives an overview of securing the organisations business assets based on risk management approach. Students will develop an understanding about the risks and defense mechanism for network, application, physical, and wireless security. Students will gain insight into the fundamental concepts of modern cryptography and its applications in cybersecurity. Foot printing, enumeration and social engineering aspects are also covered. Wireless networks, desktop and operating system vulnerabilities, Internet of Things security are covered. Students will gain an understanding of the steps and process of network defense.

Access to highspeed broadband is highly recommended.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Plan for organisations information security through policies, technologies and risk management.
2.	Evaluate Operating Systems and network level vulnerabilities and formulate appropriate countermeasures.
3.	Evaluate application development vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
4.	Evaluate the effectiveness of Disaster Recovery techniques to safeguard information assets.
5.	Apply effective communication methods to convey ideas and principles.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Short research report of ~600 words on current topics on security risk management, policies, and vulnerability management.	10%	1,2,5
2.	Group Presentation slides (15 minutes) and notes (1000 words) on cutting-edge technologies and cybersecurity.	50%	3,4,5
3.	Final examination (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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