Course Aims and Objectives

Aims
The aim of this course is to provide professionals in the IT industry with an advanced course of study in designing, planning, and implementing enterprise level security as part of a secure computing environment and integrates industry certification in these fields.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, graduates will posses:

• advanced skills in the design, implementation and management of secure computer networks
• the following industry certifications:
  - Check Point Security Administrator (CCSA)
  - Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  - Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  - Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+
  - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• higher order network design knowledge and skills
• an informed and reflexive perspective on IT Security issues
• problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting complex computing problems
• the ability to analyse complex client business security requirements and select appropriate solutions
• skills in the development of leading edge security solutions that meets customer business objectives for functionality and performance

Core Subjects:
Subject: ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
Subject: ITC593 Network Security
Subject: ITC595 Information Security
Subject: ITC596 IT Risk Management
Subject: ITI521 Interconnecting Network Devices
Subject: ITI551 Virtual Private Network and Firewall Management I
Subject: ITI553: Designing a Secure Distributed Network
Subject: ITI555 Operating System Essentials
Subject: ITI556 Supporting a Network Infrastructure (I)
Subject: ITI581 Network Security Fundamentals

Elective Subjects (choose 2)
Subject: ITC516 Principles of Database Management
Subject: ITC505 Systems Development Project Management
Subject: ITC514 Network and Security Administration
Subject: ITC563 IT Management Issues
Subject: ITC566 Human Computer Usability

This course can be found on the Charles Sturt University site at: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/information_systems_security/

Graduate Certificate in Systems Security:
The Master of Systems Security is an articulated course that incorporates the Graduate Certificate in Systems Security.  The certificate can be stand alone or, upon successful completion, students may proceed (with full credit) into the Master of Systems Security.  To graduate with the Graduate Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete 4 subjects, which include two industry certification subjects.

Credit:
Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Request more information to obtain an estimate of your credit entitlements.
NOTE: The actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the Masters Degree.