MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

COT2200

Systems security and privacy

J Carpenter

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should be able to discuss the OECD guideline for the security of computer stored and transmitted information and how they apply to LANs; list and discuss potential threats, and suitable countermeasures to threats against LAN networks; and describe the responsibilities, under privacy legislation, of an organisation holding computer databases of personal information.

Synopsis This subject aims to provide students with a grounding in current practice for securing computer systems and open networks, and with an understanding of the legal responsibilities of organisations that maintain databases of personal information. The syllabus includes securing computer systems, privacy in Australia, securing open systems and relevant standards.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignment work: 30%

Prescribed texts

• Caelli W and others Information security for managers Stockton Press, 1989
• Pfleeger C P Security in computing Prentice-Hall, 1989