In this online course you will be introduced to the cyber environment in which the cyber security professional, cybercriminal lawyer, and cybercriminal operates. This course develops your knowledge of cybercrime, technical writing skills, analytical skills and the digital collaboration skills needed to prepare you for the following technical cyber security courses. You will learn about the cybersecurity field, what motivates cybercriminals, how individuals, groups and state-sponsored organisations operate, and how cyber criminals target individuals and businesses, unlawfully seizing data and identities. You will also be introduced to darknet markets where stolen data, identities and intellectual property is traded and how international law enforcement agencies operate to locate and prosecute cyber criminals.
Course detail
- Prerequisite
- Completed 96 units
- Semester of offer Subject to change
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- Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Online: Semester 1
- Units
- 12.00
- Student contribution band
- Band 2A
- Tuition fee
- 2.2A: Computing, Built Environment, Other Health
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- Academic Calendar
- Class timetable
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Course outline
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