Previous Code: M3116.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The Cyber Security major aims to develop graduates with sound skills in the discipline of information systems security. Today, the widespread use of networked systems means protecting these systems from various attacks is more important than ever. Cyber Security is an essential aspect of today’s information systems. This major covers fundamental information security knowledge and security protocols from basic cryptography algorithms to their applications in computer systems and networked systems. Students will learn fundamental security concepts, practical implementation of the security application programs as well as ethical hacking techniques to protect cyber security.

Location

Location (Specialisation)

Campus	Mode	Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	Internal	CDMS@westernsydney.edu.au
Penrith Campus	Internal	CDMS@westernsydney.edu.au

Major Structure

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
COMP 2008	Computer Organisation	10
COMP 2009	Data Structures and Algorithms	10
INFO 3002	Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice	10
INFO 3006	Information Security	10
INFO 3007	Network Security	10
Select one of the following:		10
COMP 3015	Operating Systems Programming
COMP 2019	Systems Programming 1
Select two from the following:		20
COMP 3007	Computer Networks and Internets
INFO 3001	Computer Security
INFO 3015	Internet of Things and Smart Environments
COMP 3033	Quantum Computing and Communication
COMP 3020	Social Web Analytics
Total Credit Points		80

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