CP2414 - Network Security

Credit points:	03
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Information Technology

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.

Assumed Knowledge:	Students in Bachelor level
Prerequisites:	12 credit points of CP subjects

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%).
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 05-Apr-2018
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 29-Nov-2018
Contact hours:	50 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%).

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