| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | ENAI11-101 |
| 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
- Explain the core functions of operating systems, including process scheduling, memory management, file systems, and input/output handling.
- Describe key network protocols and devices for data communication, including TCP/IP, switches, and routers.
- Describe the common cybersecurity threats and identify if they are related to the operating system or to the network infrastructures.
- Analyse cybersecurity vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies within operating systems and computer network security.
- Demonstrate practical skills in configuring and troubleshooting operating systems and network components.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |