FIT1093. Cybersecurity tools and techniques. [2026]

This unit will provide students with an introduction to fundamental tools and techniques for designing secure systems. Students will learn how common cryptographic encryption and authentication algorithms work, their limitations and common pitfalls, and how to apply them to protect against confidentiality and integrity threats. Students will learn how to apply and evaluate techniques for user authentication and access control to protect systems against unauthorised access. Students will further learn about common security vulnerabilities in software systems, how attackers can exploit such vulnerabilities, and how software vulnerabilities can be identified and protected against. Additionally, students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in cyber security technologies.