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PICX8040 – Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing

2023 – Session 2, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jeffrey Foster
jeff.foster@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MCrim or MPICT or MCPICT or GradDipPICT or GradDipCPICT or PGCertPICT or GradCertPICT or GradCertCPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MCPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud or MCompForens or MInfoTech or MSecStrategicStud or MIntell or MCTerrorism or MCyberSec or GradDipSecStudCr or GradCertSecStudCr or MSecStrategicStudMCrim or MSecStrategicStudMIntell or MSecStrategicStudMCyberSec or MSecStrategicStudMCTerrorism or MIntellMCrim or MIntellMCyberSec or MIntellMCTerrorism or MCyberSecMCTerrorism or MCyberSecMCrim or MCTerrorismMCrim or Master of Cyber Security Analysis or (10cps at 6000 level or 10cps 8000 level)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
Cyber crime refers to an array of criminal activity including offences against computer data and systems, computer-related offences, content offences, and copyright offences. While early computer hackers were more interested in youthful exploration, modern cybercrime is increasingly about criminal profit and this is reflected in the involvement of transnational organised crime groups. This unit will provide students with detailed understanding about the different types of cybercrime, the perpetrators, and investigation techniques. All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Understand, analyse, and critically discuss different types of cyber crime activities with respect to the motivations, methods of operation of offenders, and the types of victims/targets.
  • ULO2: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of past, current cyber threats and future trends in high tech crime.
  • ULO3: Analyse the impact of cyber crime on government, businesses, society and individuals.
  • ULO4: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of strategies and steps to investigate digital evidence.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Research Essay 50% No 25 Oct @ 7PM
Weekly participation 10% No Sundays @ 11:59PM various weeks
Weekly Quiz 10% No In-Class or Online by Sundays @ 11:59PM
Case Study 30% No 6 Sep @ 7PM

Research Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 60 hours
Due: 25 Oct @ 7PM
Weighting: 50%

Research Essay on Specific Cyber Crime Issue
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understand, analyse, and critically discuss different types of cyber crime activities with respect to the motivations, methods of operation of offenders, and the types of victims/targets.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of past, current cyber threats and future trends in high tech crime.
  • Analyse the impact of cyber crime on government, businesses, society and individuals.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of strategies and steps to investigate digital evidence.

Weekly participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13 hours
Due: Sundays @ 11:59PM various weeks
Weighting: 10%

Weekly participation in weekly discussions
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understand, analyse, and critically discuss different types of cyber crime activities with respect to the motivations, methods of operation of offenders, and the types of victims/targets.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of past, current cyber threats and future trends in high tech crime.
  • Analyse the impact of cyber crime on government, businesses, society and individuals.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of strategies and steps to investigate digital evidence.

Weekly Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 11 hours
Due: In-Class or Online by Sundays @ 11:59PM
Weighting: 10%

10 weekly quizzes
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understand, analyse, and critically discuss different types of cyber crime activities with respect to the motivations, methods of operation of offenders, and the types of victims/targets.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of past, current cyber threats and future trends in high tech crime.
  • Analyse the impact of cyber crime on government, businesses, society and individuals.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of strategies and steps to investigate digital evidence.

Case Study

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 6 Sep @ 7PM
Weighting: 30%

Cyber Breach Case Study
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understand, analyse, and critically discuss different types of cyber crime activities with respect to the motivations, methods of operation of offenders, and the types of victims/targets.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of past, current cyber threats and future trends in high tech crime.
  • Analyse the impact of cyber crime on government, businesses, society and individuals.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of strategies and steps to investigate digital evidence.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Delivery and Resources 

UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS  

  • You should spend an average of 12 hours per week on this unit. This includes listening to lectures prior to seminar or tutorial, reading weekly required materials as detailed in iLearn, participating in Ilearn discussion forums and preparing assessments.  

  • Internal students are expected to attend all seminar or tutorial sessions, and external students are expected to make significant contributions to on-line activities.  

  • In most cases students are required to attempt and submit all major assessment tasks in order to pass the unit.  

   

REQUIRED READINGS  

  • The citations for all the required readings for this unit are available to enrolled students through the unit iLearn site, and at Macquarie University's library site.  Electronic copies of required readings may be accessed through the library or will be made available by other means.  

   

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED  

  • Computer and internet access are essential for this unit. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement.  

  • This unit has an online presence. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/  

  • Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.  

  • Information about IT used at Macquarie University is available at  http://students.mq.edu.au/it_services/  

   

SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT TASKS  

  • All text-based assessment tasks are to be submitted, marked and returned electronically.  This will only happen through the unit iLearn site.   

  • Assessment tasks must be submitted as a MS word document by the due date.  

  • Most assessment tasks will be subject to a 'TurnitIn' review as an automatic part of the submission process.  

  • The granting of extensions is subject to the university’s Special Consideration Policy. Extensions will not be granted by unit conveners or tutors, but must be lodged through Special Consideration: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration  

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook