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Simulation in Cyber Security

Postgraduate | MAQ-PICX8954 | 2020

Previously MAQ-PICX954

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In this sequential course, you’ll put the knowledge you’ve gained in cyber security into practice with a simulation of a real-world crisis. Solve problems and find solutions using research and analysis in teams.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
18 weeks

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Simulation in Cyber Security

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subjects students will be able to:

    1. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of simulation & role-playing as an educational and professional tool.
    2. Understand decision-making, bargaining situations and group dynamics in a political-strategic context.
    3. Use tools and software commonly used to attack/protect networks in complex and evolving real-world situations.
    4. Communicate disciplinary knowledge to professional audiences through the Cyber Security sections of the briefing papers.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PICX954-Simulation in Cyber Security (no longer available)

Others

Admission to MCyberSec and 60cp at 8000 level or above including (PICX8012 or PICX812) and (PICX8080 or PICX808) and (PICX8040 or PICX840) or (PICX8048 or PICX848) and (PICX8049 or PICX849)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    The second half of the unit when students are doing the simulation/wargame, will be delivered in an intensive mode, students are required to have an intensive level of involvement for 2 weeks.

    Note:

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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