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CP2414 - Network Security
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
This subject introduces students to network security protocols and technologies. Students will gain knowledge of cryptography and authentication, and learn to ientify and defend against security threats. Students will gain experience in establishing and maintaining secure information and communication systems
Learning Outcomes
- Describe symmetric and public-key cryptography systems;
- Explain how cryptography and security protocols are used to establish authentication and confidentiality;
- Identify the threats posed to information systems by malicious software and intruders;
- Plan, implement and configure secure information and communication systems.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Case study part 2 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
| Assumed Knowledge: |
Students in Bachelor level |
| Prerequisites: | CP1402 OR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (20510) and 3 credit points of CP subjects |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 09-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Zhigang Lu |
| Lecturer: | Dr Euijoon Ahn. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 22-Jun-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Zhigang Lu |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census Date 05-Oct-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Zhigang Lu |
| Lecturer: | Dr Kendal Bill Newman. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census Date 06-Apr-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Zhigang Lu |
| Lecturer: | Dr Steve Kerrison. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census Date 30-Nov-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 09-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Zhigang Lu. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Trimester 1, External | |
| Census Date 09-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Zhigang Lu. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
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