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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for COMP6360