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CIS8711 Cloud Security

Semester 2, 2023 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: CSC8100 and CIS5100 and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: MCYS; OR
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: CSC6002 and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: MADS

Overview

This course explores the emergence of cloud computing and provides knowledge of securely architecting and operating information system environments. Cloud computing environments have rapidly emerged to comprise a large portion of many business and organisational settings and have specific cyber security considerations to non-virtualised traditional infrastructure. This is an important and often underserved knowledge and skill set for cybersecurity professionals, corporations, businesses, and public institutions. There are many examples of major data breaches and adverse system impact due to poorly secured cloud environments and this course examines these aspects.

This course provides students with knowledge and best practice principles in securing Cloud based systems, being virtualised computer system environments. It examines key considerations and areas of cyber security relating to securing private, public, hybrid and community cloud environments. It explores a variety of cloud specific considerations in ensuring business continuity and data security.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. apply fundamental and advanced knowledge relating to cloud computing to secure business environments;
  2. synthesise complex issues, problems, concepts and theories relating to cloud computing security;
  3. articulate how specialist knowledge and skills can be used in securing diverse business applications of cloud computing;
  4. critically assess how knowledge gained from various sources may be applied towards solutions for cloud computing related business problems;
  5. communicate complex issues relating to cloud security to achieve targeted outcomes.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Cloud Fundamentals 10.00
2. Cloud Computing Architecture 20.00
3. Securing Virtualised Environments 15.00
4. Public Cloud Infrastructure Security 15.00
5. Cloud Integration Security 15.00
6. Managing Business Risk in Cloud Environments 25.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 10 1,2,3
Assignments Written Report No 40 1,2,3,4,5
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 50 1,2,3,4
Date printed 9 February 2024