INFO 3006 Information Security
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300128
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Description Information Security is concerned with the protection and privacy of information in computer systems. The focus is primarily on introducing cryptography concept, algorithm and protocol in information security and applying such knowledge in the design and implementation of secure computer and network systems. The subject also addresses conventional and public key encryption, number theory and algebra and their application in public key encryption and signature. Students will learn the application of cryptography algorithm in current computer systems and information security management. This subject also provides students with the practical experience around security programming.
School Computer, Data & Math Sciences
Discipline Security Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 1006 AND
COMP 2009 OR
COMP 2015 OR
COMP 2016
Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of data structures, number theory and probability theory. Basic programming skills in C, C++, java, etc.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Short Answer | 2-5 pages | 25 | N | Individual |
Practical | 500 lines of program | 25 | N | Individual |
Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Stallings, W. (2017). Cryptography and network security : principles and practice (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Teaching Periods