SIT324 - Malware Analysis
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Offering information: | This unit will be offered from 2023 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jesse Laeuchli |
| Prerequisite: | SIT218 and SIT282 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour active class per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including optional scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
Understanding malware is a critical task both for attacking and defending computer networks and systems. This unit will provide a comprehensive overview of malware development and detection strategies, as well as the common tools used in the area of malware analysis and development.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Design and implement small software components at an assembly level for a variety of processor architectures. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Reverse engineer and analyse software using common tools such as Ghidra to identify malware operation and recommend strategies to mitigate. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Detect and implement common ways for software to persist and avoid detection by operating systems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Implement common anti-reverse engineering techniques and explain the implication of these techniques on analysis of malware. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Understand and implement industry standards for malware classification and reporting. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Portfolio | Tasks include the production of a range of artefacts (code, reports, presentations etc.), along with written critique and reflection. | 80% | Week 11 |
| Examination | 2-hour written examination | 20% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio, and must achieve a passing grade in the examination.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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