Science, Engineering and Technology

KXA753

2010  KXA753  Advanced Computer Security

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  unit is weighted 12.5% for postgraduate courses

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA753 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides a detailed exploration of the techniques available to protect computer systems against possible threats and to develop further understanding of some of the protection methods currently in use. Topics include security protocols, eneryption and network security and operating system security models. Students have the opportunity to explore current issues in security and develop resources to enable them to keep abreast of these as they change.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

TEACHING PATTERN: lectures or seminars weekly as advised by the lecturer

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl	KXA443
Prereq	KXA262/362 desirable

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Mrs J Hartnett

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