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Information Security and Privacy (INFO30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Information is a valuable asset that requires protection from increasingly sophisticated and complex security threats. The ease with which information can be collected directly from individuals, or secretly through technologies, presents new challenges for protecting privacy.
An effective security strategy requires understanding the risks and how a range of tools and techniques can be applied for protective purposes.
In this subject, students will be exposed to a range of issues related to information privacy and security. These issues drive the need for better security tools, technologies and techniques. Students will learn foundational concepts and practical tools that illuminate how security strategy is developed and implemented. Topics include: the security threat landscape, managing security risk exposure, best practices for individual and organisational security, hands-on tools for cybersecurity, and cryptographic techniques to secure information. The subject will also explore technology-based risk to individual privacy, including experimenting with actual tools to defend privacy as well as understanding how this changing threat environment is reshaping society.
The subject has a strong industry focus, a hands-on element and a high level of direct insight into industry practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Identify a range of security and privacy issues and threats that drive the need for security
- Understand the three security principles Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (C, I, A) and how they relate to security threats and technologies
- Identify a range of security best practices and understand how they can be deployed in a security strategy to protect information and preserve privacy
- Understand cryptographic technologies and how they can be deployed to protect information and preserve privacy
Generic skills
- An ability to synthesise information and communicate results effectively
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a project team
- In-depth critical and independent thinking and reflection skills
- An ability to solve problems and communicate solutions both orally and in writing
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP10003 | Media Computation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS90070 | Information Security Consulting | June (Online) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An Information Security and Privacy Group written report requiring approximately 35 hours of work per student. Due by Friday in week 8. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 4 are addressed in the group report.
| Week 8 | 40% |
An Oral Presentation of 10 minutes and feedback on others' presentations, requiring approximately 10 hours of work per student. Due by Friday of week 6. ILO's 1 to 4 are addressed in the presentation.
| Week 6 | 10% |
One written 2-hour open book end of semester examination. ILO's 1 to 4 are addressed in the end of semester examination.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Two 20-30 minute quizzes (5% each) due in week 6 & week 10. ILO's 1, 3 & 4 are addressed in the quizzes.
| From Week 6 to Week 10 | 10% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Suelette Dreyfus Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
INFO30006 Information Security, Privacy and Transparency, 2018: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/subjects/info30006
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and group presentations/discussions. As preparation for the class, students will study theory and practical cases through academic readings, journalistic analyses from reputable outlets, podcasts, and documentaries/TEDx talks as part of their group activities. We attempt to bring in noteworthy guest speakers to share their experiences from ‘the inside’ when possible.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
Students will have access to lecture slides and notes on the subject’s LMS site. We do not use a prescribed textbook but will provide some essential readings and other resources for class sessions and workshops.
Careers/Industry LinksWhether students choose to follow a career path related to information security and privacy, this subject seeks to create an inherent awareness of issues to aid students’ confidence in participating in the broad public debate to help shape our future society; our rights as citizens, our obligations as employees, and our xxx as societies. Our guest lecturers will share their experiences from different corners of the world to aid in providing a more holistic picture of one of the biggest concerns of the “global nation” today.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Informatics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024