Defensive Cyber Security operations introduces and exercises a complete range of anomaly / intrusion detection and identification mechanisms. Students will also learn and exercise handling of an existing intrusion which includes forensic operations as well as securing the remaining systems. This is a complete course in cyber defense which enables students on successful completion to operate systems under real-world exposure.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles underlying the defence of systems and networks.2. Define and identify defensive cyber security architectures and their purpose.
3. Operate defensive network architectures and systems in a practical context.
4. Extrapolate current threats and identify potential, future threats.
5. Communicate a cyber security situation and response to a heterogenous team of professionals.
Other Information
Please contact CECS Student Services at studentadmin.cecs[at]anu.edu.au to obtain a permission code to enrol.Indicative Assessment
Assignments (50%); Final Exam (50%)In response to COVID-19: Please note that Semester 2 Class Summary information (available under the classes tab) is as up to date as possible. Changes to Class Summaries not captured by this publication will be available to enrolled students via Wattle.
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Workload
Up to 60 hours of total face-time, which includes interactions with lectures and tutors. Up to 60 hours of total preparation, repeat, assignment and practical exercise time.Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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