CP2414 - Network Security
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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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 |
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| Townsville, , Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 28-Mar-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%). |
| , Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 28-Mar-2019 | |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%). |
| Cairns, , Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 28-Mar-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%). |
| JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 08-Aug-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (20%); case study part 2 (20%). |
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