| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | ENAI11-101 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Bond Business School |
| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Cybersecurity, Networks & Operating Systems explores the foundational and advanced concepts underpinning modern computing systems and secure networked environments. Students will examine core operating system functionalities, including process and memory management, file systems, input/output handling, and scheduling strategies. The subject also delves into permission models and security mechanisms that safeguard system integrity. Networking topics cover essential protocols such as TCP/IP and the roles of devices such as switches and routers in data transmission. Emphasis is placed on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats within operating systems and network infrastructures, preparing students to design resilient systems and apply best practices in secure computing.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Discuss the core functions of operating systems, including process scheduling, memory management, file systems, and input/output handling.
- Explain the operation of computer networks using fundamental concepts such as network protocols TCP/IP, switches, and routers.
- Evaluate common cybersecurity threats to identify if they are related to the operating system and/or to the network infrastructures to recommend appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrate the application of common diagnostic and configuration techniques to troubleshoot and enhance the performance and security of operating systems and network components in real-world scenarios.
- Communicate cybersecurity threats and recommended solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Enrolment requirements
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