This unit aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge of IT security. Topics include design and implementation of advanced cryptosystems for high-performance applications such as low power mobile devices, cryptographic protocols for secure online computation applications such as e-voting. We will cover advanced hacking techniques, complete computer system penetration testing and defences. Further topics include advanced wireless network security, enterprise security architectures, malicious code detection and prevention systems, defence systems in depth, advanced software security, virtual system and cloud computing security, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing and cryptography. Students will do practical exercises and tasks throughout the unit.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
Dr Ron Steinfeld
Consultation hours: Friday 3pm-4pm (make appointment by email).
Dr Ron Steinfeld
Consultation hours: Friday 3pm-4pm (make appointment by email)
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Lattice-Based Cryptography I | |
| 2 | Lattice-Based Cryptography II | |
| 3 | Lattice-Based Cryptography III | |
| 4 | Secure Computation Protocols I | |
| 5 | Secure Computation Protocols II | Assessment task 1 due |
| 6 | Secure Computation Protocols III | |
| 7 | Hacking Techniques I | |
| 8 | Hacking Techniques II | |
| 9 | Hacking Techniques III | Assessment task 2 due |
| 10 | Forensic and Defensive Techniques I | |
| 11 | Forensic and Defensive Techniques II | |
| 12 | Emerging Technologies | Assessment task 3 due |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken during SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
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Examination (3 hours): 60%, In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Problems on Lattice-Based Cryptography | 5% | Week 5 |
| Evaluation of Secure Computation Protocol Techniques | 20% | Week 9 |
| Malware Analysis | 15% | Week 12 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
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