Course Details
Highly Secure Systems
Course Code COMP716
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 7
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Prescriptor
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles of modern cryptography to use them for key exchange, encryption, authentication, protection of data integrity, and enabling non-repudiation. They will study the mathematical basis of modern cryptographic algorithms, and understand analyse the security basis of these algorithms. They learn to use up-to-date cryptographic algorithms, tools, and protocols, and to apply them for protecting computer systems, software, and data.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK1271   Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences   (BMathSc)
360.00
Prerequisites
COMP611
Or  COMP610 ,  ENGE501
  AK3001   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBusBSc)
510.00
  AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons))
480.00
  AK3697   Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BCIS)
360.00
  AK3751   Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)   (BE (Hons))
480.00
  AK3756   Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradCertCIS)
60.00
  AK3698   Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradDipCIS)
120.00
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP716/W101  A  25-Feb-2026  01-Apr-2026  WED  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WF611 
    27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WS220 
    22-Apr-2026  20-May-2026  WED  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WS220 
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