Bachelor of Cyber Security

2022 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2022 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Cyber Security
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2022. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2022. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	091336M Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Deakin course code	S334
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Cyber security threats are a rapidly growing global challenge for individuals and businesses alike. Secure technology is not only pivotal to business, but to living everyday life. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand around the world. Deakin’s Bachelor of Cyber Security equips you with the essential skills to investigate and combat cybercrime and cyber terrorism. You will have the expertise to tackle one of the fastest growing criminal threats to modern-day society.

Gain practical and theoretical knowledge with an emphasis on assessing cyber security in a working environment, and the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. You will cover areas such as computer crime and digital forensics and gain the skills to identify, diagnose and manage the challenges of cyber security. As a graduate, you will be well prepared for an exciting career in one of the most in-demand global industries.

Are you ready to join the fight against cyber crime?

This course equips you with the skills demanded by a diverse range of industry and government sectors, covering areas such as: computer crime and digital forensics

evaluating software for security vulnerabilities
designing secure databases
securing operating systems
assessing and reinforcing the security of websites
integrating security requirements into new developments
designing secure network architectures
performing risk assessments and responding to cyber security incidents.

With access to our brand-new specialised capstone project and co-working space, you will collaborate with your teammates on your capstone projects. Develop solutions to real-world problems from industry and learn agile project management methods, which are widely used across the industry. Our past students have collaborated on capstone projects such as:

Is my smart home secure enough?
Virtual penetration testing lab
One-time pad (OTP) VPN
Voice activated password security
Secure Australian online voting system

This course also includes a core IT work placement unit, where you will undertake a minimum of 100 hours of professional work experience with an approved host organisation. You may also have the opportunity to access one of 50 guaranteed employment placements with banks, including partnerships with NAB, ANZ and Dimension Data. You will work on industry projects and gain experience in entrepreneurship and business skills.

This experience ensures you will be well-prepared to apply your learning in the workplace and deal with imminent threats and challenges emerging from the digital space.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Cyber Security is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career opportunities

Career options include work as a:

security consultant
cryptographer
information security auditor
IT security engineer
project manager
security analyst
security system developer or programmer
security system manager

Participation requirements

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Equipment requirements

Student Equipment Purchases

The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course require that students have access to a range of technologies beyond a desktop computer or laptop. Students will be required to purchase minor equipment, such as small single board computers, microcontrollers and sensors, which will be used within a range of units in this course. This equipment is also usable by the student beyond their studies. Equipment requirements and details of suppliers will be provided on a per-unit basis. The indicative cost of this equipment for this course is AUD$500.

For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the School of Information Technology's website, www.deakin.edu.au/information-technology/students or telephone 03 9244 6699.

Combined courses

The Bachelor of Cyber Security is also available as the following combined courses

D380 Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security
D397 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline including its dynamic environment, with detailed knowledge of project management principles and in depth knowledge in IT Security. Design, develop and implement IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT. Acquire in-depth knowledge and skills to develop, implement and manage security solutions for systems, networks, and data according to industry-accepted standards and best practice.
Communication	Communicate in an IT context to inform, motivate and effect change utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences.
Digital literacy	Utilise a range of digital technologies and information sources to discover, analyse, evaluate, select, process and disseminate both technical and non-technical information.
Critical thinking	Evaluate specialist IT information using critical and analytical thinking, technical skills and well-developed judgement to identify problems, analyse user requirements and propose solutions.
Problem solving	Apply theoretical constructs and skills and critical analysis to real-world and ill-defined problems and develop innovative IT solutions.
Self-management	Apply knowledge and skills to new situations in professional practice and/or further learning in the field of IT with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. Apply understanding of reflective practice and self-critique skills within broad parameters to plan for their own future continuing professional development.
Teamwork	Apply the principles of effective teamwork as a member of diverse IT teams to demonstrate responsibility for own learning within broad parameters.
Global citizenship	Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability for own learning to the development, design, construction and management of localised IT solutions.

Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Cyber Security, students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:

Sixteen (16) core units (16 credit points -which includes a compulsory internship unit - SIT306 IT Placements and Industry Experience)
Four (4) credit points from a minor
Four (4) credit points of elective units
completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Minor sequences

Refer to the details of each minor sequence for availability.

Course structure

Course Certifications

Students will also have the opportunity to complete industry certifications within the following core units as part of your cyber security degree for no additional cost:

SIT182

Real World Practices for Cyber Security

SIT218

Secure Coding

SIT282

Computer Crime and Digital Forensics

SIT379

Ethical Hacking *

Certifications include:

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Secure Programmer (ECSP) (from 2022)
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) (from 2022)
Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CSX)

These industry certifications are recognised globally and prove your competence and proficiency in these highly skilled cyber security areas.

* unit will be on offer in Trimester 2 from 2023

Core

Level 1 -Trimester 1

SIT102

Introduction to Programming

SIT111

Computer Systems

SIT182

Real World Practices for Cyber Security

SIT192

Discrete Mathematics

STP050

Academic Integrity (0 credit points)

SIT010

Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)

STP010

Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

Level 1 - Trimester 2

SIT202

Secure Networking

SIT232

Object-Oriented Development

Plus one elective unit (one credit point)

Plus one minor unit

Level 2 - Trimester 1

SIT223

Professional Practice in Information Technology #

SIT384

Cyber Security Analytics

Plus one (1) elective unit (one (1) credit point)

Plus one minor unit

Level 2 - Trimester 2

SIT218

Secure Coding

SIT282

Computer Crime and Digital Forensics

SIT306

IT Placements and Industry Experience +*

Plus one minor unit

Level 3 - Trimester 1

SIT324

Malware Analysis +

SIT327

Network Forensics +

SIT374

Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ~

Plus one (1) minor unit

Level 3 - Trimester 2

SIT378

Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery

SIT379

Ethical Hacking

Plus two elective units (two credit points)

Plus one (1) minor unit

^ offered in Trimester 1, trimester 2 and trimester 3

+ offered from 2023

# Corequisite of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)

+ Students must have completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit) and SIT223 Professional Practice in IT before commencing SIT306 IT Placements and Industry Experience.

~ Note: Students are recommended to undertake SIT374 and SIT378 in consecutive trimesters. Students should seek advice from the unit chair if they are unable to complete SIT374 and SIT378 consecutively.

* Students may undertake STP301 Industry Based Learning as an alternative to SIT306 IT Placements and Industry Experience.

Electives

Select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. In some cases you may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area (subject to meeting unit requirements).

Work experience

This course includes a compulsory work placement where you will be required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours in industry, providing professional work experience with an approved host organisation. Alternatively, high achieving students may have the opportunity to undertake an extended full-time paid industry-based learning placement between 6 – 12 weeks (conditions apply, please refer to deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil)

Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.

Details of minor sequences

Security Management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Geelong (Waurn Ponds), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MN-S000003

Overview

The Security Management minor will provide the opportunity for you to use your gained managerial and cyber security skills to assist companies in their planning, governance and change policies to help ensure their resilience and defence of related threats.

Units

MIS211

Information Security, Governance and the Cloud

MMH356

Change Management

MMM132

Management

SIT284

Cyber Security Management

Network Security

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Geelong (Waurn Ponds), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MN-S000010

Overview

Learn the details of defending computer networks. Study advanced network defence techniques, including using forensics, machine learning, and data science to protect network data from attackers.

Units

SIT221

Data Structures and Algorithms

SIT281

Cryptography

SIT325

Advanced Network Security

SIT326

Advanced Network Analytics and Forensics

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Other learning experiences

To broaden your experience of the world, you will have an opportunity to participate in overseas placements and study tours as an elective option in your course.