Security Principles

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
INFO 5001
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Course ID
201694
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces students to the key concepts needed to examine, analyse and evaluate cyber assets, threats and controls. It introduces concepts including data as an asset, security by design and organisational security as well as domain specific topics such as networks, risk assessments and compliance.

  • Core Concepts In Security
  • Basics Of Cyber Breaches
  • Basics Of Cyber Defence

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse data sources and their value as an asset, including storage, management and security
  • Describe security incidents and their relationship to security principles
  • Describe organisational culture from a security standpoint
  • Analyse current trends and developments in security threats and mitigation
  • Describe security practices and relate them to ethical and legal requirements
  • Analyse cyber security risks at an organisational level

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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