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  minor aims to introduce graduates to applications of system security in the disciplines of cloud security, network security and ethical and legal aspects of activities in cyber space. Today, the widespread use of networked systems means protecting these systems from various attacks is more important than ever. This minor covers introductory system security knowledge and applications of security protocols in networked systems, blockchain technologies and crypto currencies. 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

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

Minor Structure

Students must complete 40 credit points as follows

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
COMP 3007	Computer Networks and Internets	10
COMP 3037	Cloud Security	10
INFO 3002	Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice	10
Select one of the following:		10
COMP 2028	Cryptography, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
INFO 2004	Cyber Crime and Social Engineering
INFO 3014	Digital Investigations and Forensics

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