Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking, Testamur Major (T145)

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  • Western Sydney University Major Code: T145

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

Cyber Security is an essential aspect of today’s information systems. The Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking  major aims to develop graduates with skills in  network security, cloud security, information security, in the ethical and legal aspects of activities in cyber space. With the widespread use of networked systems, protecting these systems from various attacks is more important than ever. Students apply system security knowledge and security protocols, from basic cryptography algorithms to their applications, in computer systems, networked systems, blockchain technologies and crypto currencies. Students  learn how to analyse security vulnerabilities and to implement cybersecurity solutions using ethical hacking techniques and following legal and professional standards.

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Parramatta Victoria Road Campus Full-time Internal cdms@westernsydney.edu.au
Parramatta Victoria Road Campus Part-time Internal cdms@westernsydney.edu.au
Penrith Campus Full-time Internal cdms@westernsydney.edu.au
Penrith Campus Part-time Internal cdms@westernsydney.edu.au

This sequence applies to students who commenced in Autumn 2023.

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows

Subject Title Credit Points
MATH 1006Discrete Mathematics10
COMP 3007Computer Networks and Internets10
COMP 2028Cryptography, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain10
COMP 3037Cloud Security10
INFO 3002Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice10
INFO 2004Cyber Crime and Social Engineering10
INFO 3014Digital Investigations and Forensics10
Select one of the following:10
INFO 3015
Internet of Things and Smart Environments
COMP 3036
Full Stack Development

This sequence applies to students who commenced in Spring 2023.

If you commenced in Autumn 2023 please refer to the Autumn 2023 Sequence tab for details. 

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 3007Computer Networks and Internets10
COMP 2028Cryptography, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain10
COMP 3037Cloud Security10
INFO 3002Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice10
INFO 2004Cyber Crime and Social Engineering10
INFO 3014Digital Investigations and Forensics10
Select one of the following:10
INFO 3015
Internet of Things and Smart Environments
COMP 3036
Full Stack Development
** Select one of the following10
** Students who completed MATH 1006 in the program core, MUST complete one of the following as part of their major: MATH 2009, MATH 2010
MATH 2009
Introduction to Data Science
MATH 2010
Linear Algebra
** Students who completed MATH 1038 in the program core, MUST complete one of the following as part of their major: MATH 1006, MATH 2009, MATH 2010
MATH 1006
Discrete Mathematics
MATH 2009
Introduction to Data Science
MATH 2010
Linear Algebra
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (3639)
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) (3684)