Subject Search
CP2414 - Network Security
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| 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: | 12 credit points of CP subjects |
Availabilities |
|
| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Chao Chen |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal | |
| Census Date 11-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Chao Chen |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Jun-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Chao Chen |
| Lecturer: | Dr Kendal Newman. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal | |
| Census Date 07-Oct-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Chao Chen |
| Lecturer: | Dr Paul Darwen. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census Date 08-Apr-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Chao Chen |
| Lecturer: | Mr Jeyaseelan Thirunavukarasu. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census Date 02-Dec-2021 | |
| Lecturer: | Dr Jusak Jusak. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Chao Chen. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Study Period 1, External | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Chao Chen |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.