Overview
This course looks at cyber attack and defence. Students learn how to assess and identify vulnerabilities and how vulnerabilities are exploited. Students learn the principles and theory of exploitation, the common security models, and how approaches to exploitation and defence have evolved over time.
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The course covers techniques and skills including vulnerability classes, Source code auditing Fuzzing Security Bugs Software Security Assurance Taint Analysis Memory Corruption, Overflows, Return Oriented Programming Course coverage will be constantly updated over time to reflect emerging attack and defence methods.
There are numerous formative assessments and activities throughout the course to provide feedback and learning opportunities. These do not directly contribute to your final grade but are expected to be used to provide evidence of your capabilities in your portfolio.
Students need a keen devious and analytical mind. To get the most from this course students will need to engage in independent study and research and be able to act as independent self directed learners.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: A mark of at least 65 in COMP6841, or a mark of at least 75 in COMP6441 or COMP9441
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Course Outline
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Fees
Type | Amount |
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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1003 |
Domestic Students | $4560 |
International Students | $6030 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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