ISEC2001

ISEC2001: Fundamental Concepts of Data Security

Science and Engineering

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3.0

★★★☆☆Based on 1 reviews

Workload7.0/10

Avg Grade79%

Take Again0%

Had an Exam100%

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1 of 1 reviewers: Heavy reading load 1 of 1 reviewers: Open-book exam 1 of 1 reviewers: Proctored exam 1 of 1 reviewers: Recorded lectures

About this Unit

This unit will cover the core information security principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability. These core principles will be applied to the concepts of information risk management, and the analysis and handling of compromised systems. The ethics around computer crime, privacy, and intellectual property are covered in detail. Finally, the unit will cover the criteria and controls for information classification.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) (1153)

Field of Education029901 Security Science

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Tuition Pattern

Seminar1 x 1 hour weekly
Workshop1 x 3 hours weekly

Student Reviews

Verified Curtin Student Semester 1, 2024 • Aug 2026

★★★☆☆

The unit was poorly run and generally uninteresting. Covers basic security principles (CIA etc). Not particularly difficult. Exam was open-book when I did it, but not sure now. If you don't like Cyber Security this is not the unit for you.