In this subject students will learn the language and underlying theory of computer security plus acquire the skills required for effective performance for the securing of systems and/or organisations. Students will be required to pass the GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) industry certification exam to complete this subject.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.
SY/US
One session
School of Computing and Mathematics
Available only to students enrolled in the Master of Information Systems Security and Master of Management (Information Technology)
ITI500
* Risk Assessment and Auditing
* Host and Network Based Intrusion Detection
* Honeypots, Firewalls and Perimeter Protection
* Security Policy
* Password Management
* Security Incident Handling - The Six Steps
* Information Warfare
* Web Security
* Network Fundamentals and IP Concepts and Behaviour
* Cisco Router Filters
* Four Primary Threats for Perimeter Protection
* PGP, Steganography
* Anti-Viral Tools
* Windows Security Administration and Auditing
* IIS Security
* Unix Security Fundamentals
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.