IM520 Ethical Hacking and Defence

DESCRIPTION

In this dynamic and hands-on unit, students will gain advanced practical skills of ethical hacking, aimed at penetrating secure systems to identify vulnerabilities for defensive purposes. The focus of this unit revolves around network-enabled services and technologies, providing students with comprehensive knowledge and expertise in this critical domain of cybersecurity.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Agricultural Information Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

*Core unit
Master of Agriculture specialisation in Agriculture Information Systems

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus
Mixed mode
Online
Intensive
Extensive

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

IM410 Cybersecurity and Risk Management

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Demonstrate advanced understanding of cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies

LO2 Apply ethical hacking and defensive techniques

LO3 Demonstrate ethical and culturally sensitive cybersecurity practices

LO4 Investigate various network and system attacks

LO5 Collaborate and communicate effectively in cybersecurity scenarios

CONTENT

  • Network and host information gathering methods
  • Systems hacking
  • Web hacking
  • Defence mechanisms
  • Bypassing network security
  • Penetration testing
  • Wireless hacking
  • Linux hacking
  • Assessment of network and host security under various attacks
  • Assessment of web security
  • Patching vulnerabilities in web
  • Advanced security mechanisms and intelligent security framework

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Quizzes – 20%
  2. Practical and Written Assessment – 30%
  3. Case Study Report and Presentation – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Hickey, M. and Arcuri, J. (2020) Hands on hacking. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana. doi : 10.1002/9781119561507

Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks