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ITECH2508 Cloud security

Cloud computing is an essential technology in contemporary computing. Its wide use in industry and organisations exemplifies the need to appreciate and understand the security threats in this area. This unit covers the security and privacy aspects of cloud computing, where students will not only gain knowledge to manage and secure mobile devices, data, applications, and infrastructure but also obtain practice in cloud operation and virtual machine management. Students will explore the unique security challenges cloud computing environments pose and learn how to mitigate risks through effective security measures. Through theoretical lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures with the help of the cloud infrastructure provided by AWS. The unit aligns with the AWS Cloud Security Foundation Certification requirements.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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