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306691 (v.1) Software Security 603


 

Area:

Department of Computing

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

306689 (v.1) Computer Communications 662 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Security issues in real time and distributed software systems. Hardware and software security issues. Legal aspects of software systems, safety and security.
 

Unit Outcomes:

The aim of this unit is to expose students to the basic techniques and standards of information security and network security. The topics include conventional cryptography systems, public key cryptography systems, authentication and hash functions, network and system security and firewalls.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Schneier, B., (1996), Applied Cryptography, John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Unit Texts:

W. Stalling Cryptography and Network Security, (1999). 2nd edition, Prentice Hall.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 60%. Two assignments and three practical assessments 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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