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Secure Cyberphysical Systems (ELEN90080)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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AIMS
This subject develops a foundation for pursuing research in the area of secure cyberphysical systems. Issues pertaining to the modelling, detection, and mitigation of attacks in cyberphysical networks are investigated from a system theoretic point of view. The coverage of fundamental material is complemented by exposure to realistic scenarios within the context of small projects.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Coverage of selected topics from the following:
Review of necessary tools from linear algebra, systems theory, graph theory, optimisation theory, statistics, and detection theory, particularly norms, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, fundamental linear spaces and their properties, system of simultaneous linear equations, least square solutions, numerical linear algebra, observability and controllability in dynamical systems, algebraic graph theory, Kuhn-Karush-Tucker conditions, and hypothesis testing.
Developing a unified framework for modelling potential attacks and vulnerabilities in cyberphysical systems such as replay attacks, denial of service attacks, eavesdropping (man-in-the-middle attacks), bias-injection attacks, etc.
Detecting attacks in cyberphysical systems under different information availability assumptions; introducing security indices to characterise vulnerabilities of cyberphysical systems; mitigating the attacks after detection through ameliorating their impact on the cyberphysical system.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On completion of this subject, it is expected that the student will be able to:
- Characterise different attacks and vulnerabilities in the context of networked cyberphysical systems using a unified framework
- Provide a security analysis for a given system in terms of how vulnerable the system is to different types of attack
- Design methods to detect different attacks in a cyberphysical system based on the available information in the system
- Implement mitigation strategies that counter-act the impacts of the attacks on the system
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, it is expected that the student will have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Enrolment in a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in Engineering
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ELECENG Master of Electrical Engineering
- MC-MTRNENG Master of Mechatronics Engineering
- Electrical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Mechatronics specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
AND
Approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Familiarity with elementary concepts in linear algebra is assumed.
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Continuous assessment consisting of submitted project work, not exceeding 40 pages in total across the semester.
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 50% |
A 20-minute presentation.
| Week 12 | 20% |
A written examination.
| End of semester | 30% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4 are assessed in the continuous assessment, the oral presentation and the final written exam.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering - 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: 30 January 2024