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In today鈥檚 interconnected world, existing and emerging threats to privacy and security are of ever-growing concern. Security is an integral part of every aspect of information technology, including the network, server infrastructure and even the implementation of programming code. The skills to understand the nature of security threats, and acquire knowledge of the techniques and tools available to mitigate these threats are critical for today鈥檚 information technology professional.

The course seeks to provide grounding in advanced security concepts and advanced knowledge of techniques and tools in securing information technology infrastructure. In addition to identifying threats, vulnerabilities and human factors in the security space, the course also focus some hands-on practical skills for improving security in servers and networks. Concepts around information privacy are discussed, as are mechanisms and tools used to implement basic privacy in communications across the internet. Ethics and professional conduct as a security professional are identified as a key component of the course, as it the relationship between security professionals and parts of the organisation or society in general.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Apply the knowledge of what security and privacy are by explaining the meaning of security and privacy in the information technology context;
2. Analyse information about security and privacy threats by providing simple strategies for mitigating those threats;
3. Utilise simple security tools, such as password crackers, live CDs, and log analysis scripts to perform basic security analysis;
4. Design and implement firewall rules on servers and/or networks;
5. Relate roles in security to the ACS Code of Ethics;
6. Draw workflows and show how the security professional or security team interfaces with other areas of an IT or business organisation.