Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Deals with topics in data security and data authenticity. Students learn fundamental technical tools for data security as well as how to combine the tools to support various security and authenticity requirements in computerised data processing, data storing and communication.

Objectives 1. To provide fundamental technical skills that will allow our graduates to:
* appreciate important issues in data security
* be able to implement security measures in a workplace
* be able to judge the value of security and (on the other hand) the cost of providing security

2. To provide a general framework for the discipline of data security so that our graduates will:
* appreciate the fact that new major advances in data security will occur during their lifetime
* be prepared to continue to upgrade their knowledge of data security
Content 1. Classical cryptography
2. Contemporary symmetric cyphers
3. Public key encryption
4. Information and number theory, finite fields
5. Key management
6. Authentication and digital signatures
7. Network Security
8. Privacy and Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Transition None.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge SENG6110, SENG6120
Knowledge of discrete mathematics.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Mid-Semester Examination. As per course outline.
Essays / Written Assignments Assignments. As per course outline.
Examination: Formal As per the University's exam timetable.
Reports Research Report. As per course outline.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Course Component Students must obtain 40% in the final exam to pass the course.
Student achieving >25% but less that 40% will be offered an alternate assessment if, and only if, all other assessment items have been submitted.
Students obtaining <25% will not be offered an alternate assessment, and will fail the course, unless students have submitted Adverse Circumstances in accordance with the Adverse Circumstances Policy.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for COMP6360