Master of Cyber Security (Online)

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject introduces a range of information security management services implemented in industry.

The subject will cover the fundamental principles and practice of security risk assessment, incident response and disaster recovery, knowledge leakage, systems and network security, and policy and culture.

Students will analyse and evaluate real-world security practices in each of these areas, developing practical skills in identifying, implementing, and critiquing industry-standard security measures across various organisational contexts.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject provides a foundation in algorithmic problem-solving and programming, enabling students to develop practical solutions to cyber security challenges.

Students will learn how to select appropriate tools, data sources, and algorithms to address cyber security problems and develop programs to manipulate and analyse large, structured data sets. These skills are crucial in the cyber security domain, where vast amounts of data need to be processed and analysed for potential vulnerabilities or threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Information is a valuable asset that requires protection from increasingly sophisticated and complex security threats. The ease with which information can be collected directly from individuals, or secretly through technologies, presents new challenges for protecting the privacy of individuals and organisations.

This subject covers a range of security and privacy issues that prompt the need for an effective security strategy. Students learn how cryptographic technologies can be used to protect information and preserve privacy and; analyse security best practices and consider strategies for their deployment. Students also gain an understanding of ethical obligations and learn how to differentiate between the security and privacy objectives of individuals and organisations. Completion of this subject prepares students to effectively promote information security and privacy in accordance with ethical obligations.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Networks and Systems Security provides students with a comprehensive understanding of security threats and defensive mechanisms in the context of operating systems, computer networks, and web applications. Students will develop the skills necessary to critically analyse security vulnerabilities, assess associated risks, and devise effective mitigation strategies to protect systems from potential threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Network Security and Defence provides students with a comprehensive understanding of network security monitoring principles and practices. Students will develop the skills necessary to analyse network traffic data, detect malicious activity, interpret adversary behaviour, and devise effective defensive strategies to protect networks and systems from cyber threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Software Security introduces students to software engineering principles, processes, tools, and techniques for developing secure and reliable software. Students will explore software vulnerabilities, vulnerability management, proactive detection methods, and defensive programming practices. Students will learn to identify and classify vulnerabilities, apply management processes, implement fuzzing techniques, and create secure software features using industry best practices. By the end of the subject, students will be equipped to address significant cyber threats, ensuring software security and reliability in real-world applications.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Digital forensics studies the collection, preservation and analysis of digital evidence in order to arrive at evidence-based conclusions about what and how a cyber incident has occurred. When computer crime and intrusions occur, it is necessary to thoroughly investigate what has occurred and it is therefore of fundamental importance to strong cyber security.

This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of digital forensics. Students will learn about the relationship between digital forensics and incident response and what distinguishes one from the other. Students will carry out a synthetic digital forensics investigation and will be required to defend their findings under simulated cross-examination, mimicking the role that digital forensics experts play as expert witnesses in legal jurisprudence.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

The Internet pervades nearly every aspect of our lives, from banking through to dating, and onto our interactions with government. As more of our lives move online, we face ever greater risks to our data and way of life from internet vulnerabilities and attacks.

Web Security examines the fundamentals behind common vulnerabilities and attacks and introduces students to ways of fixing them and mitigating the risks associated with them. It also examines the best practices for security evaluation and vulnerability disclosure.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject integrates the study of Machine Learning and Security Analytics to address the growing challenges of data protection in our increasingly data-dependent world.

Students will learn the intellectual foundations of machine learning, including the mathematical principles of learning from data, algorithms, and data structures, alongside practical data analysis skills. Simultaneously, the course will explore how to protect data and automate its analysis to detect, predict, and prevent privacy and security vulnerabilities, leveraging machine learning techniques to manage the sheer volume and complexity of modern data and security threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject introduces students to the fundamental concepts and technologies involved in modern information organisation, with a particular focus on structured databases. Students will be introduced to key topics in modern information organisation, particularly in the context of structured databases, and are provided with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring data protection, understanding vulnerabilities, and working with practical cyber security solutions that involve database systems.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Cyber Security Practice in Organisations presents a series of teaching cases to immerse students in the real-world context of cybersecurity in organisations. Through the teaching cases, students will build upon their knowledge gained throughout the course to confront challenges in the management of cyber security in organisations.

The teaching cases will provoke robust student-led discussions that will disentangle complex cybersecurity management concepts and instil confidence and critical thinking in students to encourage them to express their own ideas through knowledge and skills gained throughout the course. Teaching cases have been selected to address a wide range of management challenges and expose key risks that organisations face today. These include the risks of adopting a compliance culture, fragmentation in organisational structures, poor decision-making, inadequate skills and experience, and misperceptions about the role of the cybersecurity function.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Cyber Security Project involves in-depth investigation of a significant problem related to cyber security.

Students will develop the ability to design and implement comprehensive cyber security solutions that address real-world challenges. They will gain practical experience in utilising industry-standard methodologies, adhering to ethical and legal frameworks, and effectively communicating their solutions to various stakeholders. These skills will prepare students for successful careers in the cyber security industry or related fields, where they can contribute to the protection of organisations and individuals from cyber threats. The subject is a research-based project, providing a capstone experience.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject introduces a range of information security management services implemented in industry.

The subject will cover the fundamental principles and practice of security risk assessment, incident response and disaster recovery, knowledge leakage, systems and network security, and policy and culture.

Students will analyse and evaluate real-world security practices in each of these areas, developing practical skills in identifying, implementing, and critiquing industry-standard security measures across various organisational contexts.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject provides a foundation in algorithmic problem-solving and programming, enabling students to develop practical solutions to cyber security challenges.

Students will learn how to select appropriate tools, data sources, and algorithms to address cyber security problems and develop programs to manipulate and analyse large, structured data sets. These skills are crucial in the cyber security domain, where vast amounts of data need to be processed and analysed for potential vulnerabilities or threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Information is a valuable asset that requires protection from increasingly sophisticated and complex security threats. The ease with which information can be collected directly from individuals, or secretly through technologies, presents new challenges for protecting the privacy of individuals and organisations.

This subject covers a range of security and privacy issues that prompt the need for an effective security strategy. Students learn how cryptographic technologies can be used to protect information and preserve privacy and; analyse security best practices and consider strategies for their deployment. Students also gain an understanding of ethical obligations and learn how to differentiate between the security and privacy objectives of individuals and organisations. Completion of this subject prepares students to effectively promote information security and privacy in accordance with ethical obligations.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Networks and Systems Security provides students with a comprehensive understanding of security threats and defensive mechanisms in the context of operating systems, computer networks, and web applications. Students will develop the skills necessary to critically analyse security vulnerabilities, assess associated risks, and devise effective mitigation strategies to protect systems from potential threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Network Security and Defence provides students with a comprehensive understanding of network security monitoring principles and practices. Students will develop the skills necessary to analyse network traffic data, detect malicious activity, interpret adversary behaviour, and devise effective defensive strategies to protect networks and systems from cyber threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Software Security introduces students to software engineering principles, processes, tools, and techniques for developing secure and reliable software. Students will explore software vulnerabilities, vulnerability management, proactive detection methods, and defensive programming practices. Students will learn to identify and classify vulnerabilities, apply management processes, implement fuzzing techniques, and create secure software features using industry best practices. By the end of the subject, students will be equipped to address significant cyber threats, ensuring software security and reliability in real-world applications.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

Digital forensics studies the collection, preservation and analysis of digital evidence in order to arrive at evidence-based conclusions about what and how a cyber incident has occurred. When computer crime and intrusions occur, it is necessary to thoroughly investigate what has occurred and it is therefore of fundamental importance to strong cyber security.

This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of digital forensics. Students will learn about the relationship between digital forensics and incident response and what distinguishes one from the other. Students will carry out a synthetic digital forensics investigation and will be required to defend their findings under simulated cross-examination, mimicking the role that digital forensics experts play as expert witnesses in legal jurisprudence.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

The Internet pervades nearly every aspect of our lives, from banking through to dating, and onto our interactions with government. As more of our lives move online, we face ever greater risks to our data and way of life from internet vulnerabilities and attacks.

Web Security examines the fundamentals behind common vulnerabilities and attacks and introduces students to ways of fixing them and mitigating the risks associated with them. It also examines the best practices for security evaluation and vulnerability disclosure.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject integrates the study of Machine Learning and Security Analytics to address the growing challenges of data protection in our increasingly data-dependent world.

Students will learn the intellectual foundations of machine learning, including the mathematical principles of learning from data, algorithms, and data structures, alongside practical data analysis skills. Simultaneously, the course will explore how to protect data and automate its analysis to detect, predict, and prevent privacy and security vulnerabilities, leveraging machine learning techniques to manage the sheer volume and complexity of modern data and security threats.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject introduces students to the fundamental concepts and technologies involved in modern information organisation, with a particular focus on structured databases. Students will be introduced to key topics in modern information organisation, particularly in the context of structured databases, and are provided with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring data protection, understanding vulnerabilities, and working with practical cyber security solutions that involve database systems.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

The subject is a research-based project, giving a capstone experience and piece of scholarship to students that is suitable as a pathway to a PhD. This subject involves in-depth investigation of a significant problem related to cyber security.

This subject is the first part of a two-subject sequence, ideally taught over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in ISYS90128 Cyber Security Research Project A (12.5 points) and ISYS90129 Cyber Security Research Project B (12.5 points), consecutively, for a total enrolment of 25 points.

Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade for Part A. An overall result for the subject is given following completion of the two-subject sequence.

Assessment, Subject Intended Learning Outcomes, and Total Time Commitment applies to the entire enrolment across Parts A and B of the subject.

The Total Time Commitment for the subject is approximately 400 hours, inclusive of the two study periods [ISYS90128 Cyber Security Research Project A (12.5 points) and ISYS90129 Cyber Security Research Project B (12.5 points)].

View detailed information in the Handbook

Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term.

This subject builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Cyber Security Research Project A.

This subject provides students with the opportunity to conduct their proposed cyber security research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor. The subject is a research-based project, giving a capstone experience and piece of scholarship to students that is suitable as a pathway to a PhD.

This subject is the second part of a two-subject sequence, ideally taught over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in ISYS90128 Cyber Security Research Project A (12.5 points) and ISYS90129 Cyber Security Research Project B (12.5 points), consecutively, for a total enrolment of 25 points.

Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade for Part 1. An overall result for the subject is given following completion of the two-subject sequence.

Assessment, Subject Intended Learning Outcomes, and Total Time Commitment applies to the entire enrolment across Parts A and B of the subject.

The Total Time Commitment for the subject is approximately 400 hours, inclusive of the two study periods [ISYS90128 Cyber Security Research Project A (12.5 points) and ISYS90129 Cyber Security Research Project B (12.5 points)].

Refer to ISYS90128 Cyber Security Research Project A for details.

View detailed information in the Handbook