SENG2250
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
As organisations and users increasingly rely upon networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions, securing distributed applications is becoming extremely significant. This course is concerned with the protection of information in computing systems and networks. It addresses concepts and techniques for securing distributed applications.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify key security requirements and trends in a distributed networked computing environment.
2. Describe security threats and apply security functionalities to counteract security threats.
3. Apply security techniques and mechanisms to develop secure systems and protocols.
4. Utilise analytical skills to evaluate security protocols and mechanisms.
5. Evaluate authentication and access control security functionalities in distributed systems and networks.
Content
- Course overview
- Cryptographic techniques
- Key management and distribution
- User authentication
- Access control
- Operating system security
- Distributed system security
- Network security
- Application security
Assumed knowledge
1. A basic understanding of the structure and function of operating systems.2. A basic understanding of computer networks and network protocols.3. Discrete math (number theory).4. Programming skills (Java or Python or C++).
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1 - Security Fundamentals
Written Assignment: Assignment 2 - Authentication and System Security
Written Assignment: Assignment 3 - Network Security and Secure Coding
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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