重点关注IT安全在一系列基本领域中的实践和理论方面，例如网络安全和漏洞评估，信息安全，数字取证，无线设备安全和数据库安全。学生将在常规计算机和网络安全概念和技能上扎下坚实的基础。此外，该课程旨在适应不断变化的安全计算环境，不仅涉及计算机，还涉及电信网络以及支持网络的设备，例如智能手机和平板电脑。
Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas such as network security and vulnerability assessment information security policy and governance digital forensics and ethical hacking Students will gain a solid grounding in conventional computer and network security concepts and skills In addition the course is designed to meet the changing landscape of secure computing which involves not only computers but also network enabled devices such as smartphones tablet devices and Internet of Things IoTCourse learning outcomesApply comprehensive knowledge of concepts principles and techniques in the cyber security discipline to both theoretical as well as practical situationsExercise critical thinking and judgement to investigate and solve problems relating to cyber security issues in digital systems and networksApply creative thinking to identify and solve cyber security challengesUse digital technologies and cyber security software tools for assessing and evaluating cyber security informationApply communication skills to demonstrate independence in design and analysis of cyber security solutions and presenting documented resultsIncorporate an awareness of crosscultural issues and demonstrate cultural and indigenous competence in professional practice in the cyber security areaWork collaboratively in the application of knowledge and skills to identify issues and make decisions relevant to cyber securityDemonstrate creativity and initiative to generate ideas for planning and implementing independent projects in the cyber security discipline