Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
INFO 6005
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Course ID
201710
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key issues and technologies underlying critical control infrastructures in various industries. The course covers topics such as the design and operation of critical infrastructure systems, threat modelling, risk assessment, and the implementation of security measures to protect these systems. Learners will gain expertise in identifying and mitigating threats to critical control systems, developing skills in security design, risk management, and incident response for securing critical infrastructures.

  • Critical Infrastructure Landscape
  • Ot Security
  • Ics Governance And Regulatory Compliance

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the societal implications of security threats and the technologies used across different sectors of Critical Infrastructure
  • Evaluate security engineering techniques for operational technologies and cyber physical systems
  • Apply key industry security standards to Industrial Control Systems and the Industrial Internet of Things used in critical infrastructure
  • Appraise critical infrastructure security strategies for compliance with regulations and standards

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO6000

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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