Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

CSG5438 20 Credit Points
Internet Security 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG5135 Network Technology 1
CSG5136 Network Technology 2
This unit is primarily concerned with advanced Internet security.
Topics include the design, configuration and management of
network security over large, heterogeneous Local and Wide Area
Networks using technologies such as firewalls, access controls
and Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting (AAA).
Considerable emphasis is placed on providing relevant practical
skills based on a sound theoretical foundation.
CSG5439 20 Credit Points
Internet Security 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSG5135 Network Technology 1
CSG5136 Network Technology 2
CSG5137 Network Technology 3
This unit is primarily concerned with advanced Internet security.
Topics include the design, configuration and management of
network security over large, heterogeneous Local and Wide Area
Networks using technologies such as intrusion detection and
Virtual Private Networks. Considerable emphasis is placed on
providing relevant practical skills based on a sound theoretical
foundation.
CSG6200 0 Credit Points
Masters Thesis 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG5141 Research Proposal
Investigation of the research problem; data collection and data
analysis by applying appropriate methods and techniques; written
and verbal reporting on the progress of research - its
achievements, as well as any problems encountered.
CSG7200 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Research work undertaken as part of Doctor of Philosophy in the
field of computer science.
CSI4102 15 Credit Points
Computer Security
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit covers the threats to computer systems and the
countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise these. The
areas covered are: aims of computer security and general threats;
computer security threats; malicious code including viruses, trojan
horses, worms and other forms of hostile executable code; the
history and fundamental concepts of encryption; current
encryption techniques and the social issues that surround the use
of such techniques; current encryption related techniques that can
be used for ensuring integrity and authenticity of digital objects as
well as enforcing non-repudiation and copy control; identification,
authentication and authorisation measures including passwords,
tokens and biometrics; eavesdropping threats including
compromising EMR emissions; network and internet security
issues; PC and operating system security issues; current types of
attacks and vulnerabilities.
CSI4104 15 Credit Points
Information Security
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
It is assumed Year 1 computer courses or equivalents have been
completed.
This unit covers the basic principles and techniques used to
protect information. The areas covered are: defining, identifying
and classifying information as a resource, access control,
information risk analysis, contingency planning, information
technology systems, threats to information systems security, data
security legislation, database systems and associated security,
procedures for secure information flow, classification systems,
document and record storage, case studies of information
technology systems and abuse including fraud, industrial
espionage, confidentiality and privacy breaches, data protection
and copyright, and ethical issues associated with information
security.
CSI4105 15 Credit Points
Application Packages
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit provides an introduction to computer systems, computer
networks and the digital society. Students are also introduced to a
range of software packages that define information literacy in an
information age and which find wide application in the office
environment. Applications of information technology in the
modern world and the social and economic implications of
computer networks are also considered. Students can obtain credit
for only one of the units CSI1121, CSI4105.
CSI4108 15 Credit Points
Presentation Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides an introduction to presentation systems and
desk top publishing. Students are introduced to the principles and
methods of designing for visualisation in two and three
dimensional workspaces with an emphasis on graphic design,
typography, page layout, digital imaging, document formats and
document interchange. The unit is intended for students in
communications, education and information services who require
display and presentation skills.
CSI4110 15 Credit Points
Introduction to Information Warfare
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will investigate the use of information/knowledge as a
weapon and a target in competitive environments. On completion
of this unit, the student should have firm grasp of the concept
information warfare and its implications to the management of an
organisation. Threats and opportunities from competitors or
aggressors will be exposed. The strategic, tactical, and operational
implications of information warfare will be explored.
CSI4123 15 Credit Points
Desktop Publishing
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is an introduction to desktop publishing in a PC
environment. It includes the principles of graphic design and the
major features of desktop publishing such as the hardware and
software options, principles of typography, layout, colour and
design and the use of high quality printers. This unit is intended
for students who require desktop publishing skills in their studies
and later employment. It will be useful in preparing such forms of
modern publications as newsletters, brochures, business reports,
resumés, research proposals, magazines and booklets.
CSI4201 15 Credit Points
Systems Analysis
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Understanding of the components of systems analysis: definition
of a system, the role of management, interfacing with the user; the
life cycle of a management information system from the
feasibility study through to the post-implementation audit;
studying the present system including sources of information, fact
gathering, interviewing, documenting the existing system;
analysis techniques involving data from diagrams, data
dictionaries, decision tables, report design.
CSI4205 15 Credit Points
Computer Facilities Security
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSI4102 Computer Security
This unit covers the principles and techniques of security as they
apply to computer facilities and environments. The unit examines
the application of security principles to the computer environment
for the protection of personnel, systems and information. Unit
220 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008