IMS3110

Information systems security

(IT)

S Lichtenstein

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: CSE1205, IMS1002, SYS1002, SYS2168 or equivalent + Prohibitions: IMS5002, SYS3194, SYS4110, SYS3110

Synopsis: Review of information security components, principles, problems. Types of threats, including hackers, viruses, natural disasters, fraud. Information security philosophies, methods, models, techniques and controls, including risk analysis, access matrices, passwords, smart cards, and auditing. Information security for different applications. Internet security. Ethical and legal issues. Computer crime. Information security management and policy. Internet security management and policy. Information security in the future.

Assessment: Examination: 60% + Practical work: 40%