| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | ENAI71-101 |
| 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
- Critically evaluate the design and implementation of operating system components, including process scheduling, memory management, file systems, and input/output handling.
- Assess and compare network protocols and device configurations, including TCP/IP, switches and routers.
- Distinguish and classify cybersecurity threats based on their origin within operating systems or network infrastructures and justify appropriate response strategies.
- Design and propose robust mitigation strategies for identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities, integrating advanced concepts in operating systems and network security.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and configuration techniques to troubleshoot and enhance the performance and security of operating systems and network components in real-world scenarios.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |