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Unit Schedule

Week Date* Activities Assessment
0 21/02/11   No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0
1 28/02/11 Introduction to authentication and identity management  
2 07/03/11 Cryptography for authentication and identification  
3 14/03/11 Cryptography for authentication and identification (continued)  
4 21/03/11 Smart card based authentication and identity systems  
5 28/03/11 Biometric technology for authentication and identification  
6 04/04/11 Crypto-based identity management systems  
7 11/04/11 Strong authentication for computer system components and mobile users  
8 18/04/11 Authentication and identity systems: design and implementation Assignment 1 due Week 8, Monday, 4pm
Mid semester break
9 02/05/11 Authentication and identity systems: design and implementation (continued)  
10 09/05/11 Large scale identity systems: security, privacy and efficiency  
11 16/05/11 Large scale identity systems: security, privacy and efficiency (continued)  
12 23/05/11 Research in authentication and identity management technologies Assignment 2 due Week 12, Friday, 4pm
  30/05/11 SWOT VAC No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC

*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

Assessment Policy

To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

  • 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
  • 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
  • an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit

Assessment Tasks

Participation

Lab/tutorial sessions are compulsory.

  • Assessment task 1
    Title:
    Assignment 1 - Identifying computer system components and evaluating authentication methods
    Description:
    Part 1 - Describe in detail the existing methods of identifying all computer components, find problems with them and make suggestions for better methods.

    Part 2 - Study existing authentication methods, find problems with them and make suggestions for better methods.
    Weighting:
    20%
    Criteria for assessment:

    You need to be able to understand the theory and demonstrate your practical work to your tutor.

    If you fail to understand what you have done you will get a ZERO for the assignment.

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, but understand only a bit of the theory, you will get a Pass at the most.

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, but understand only 25% of the theory, you will get a Credit at the most. 

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, but understand only 50% of the theory, you will get a Distinction at the most. 

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, and understand the theory well, you will get a High Distinction. 

    Due date:
    Week 8, Monday, 4pm
    Remarks:
    You are required to read the assignment specification for full details. The Unit Guide only gives brief descriptions of the assignments.
  • Assessment task 2
    Title:
    Assignment 2 - Design a digital ID system
    Description:
    You are required to study existing technologies for authentication and identification, and design a digital ID system using smart cards, biometrics and cryptographic methods.
    Weighting:
    20%
    Criteria for assessment:

    You need to be able to understand your work.

    If you fail to explain what you have done you will get a ZERO for the assignment.

    Due date:
    Week 12, Friday, 4pm
    Remarks:
    You are required to read the assignment specification for full details. The Unit Guide only gives brief descriptions of the assignments.
  • Assessment task 3
    Title:
    Laboratory work
    Description:
    You are required to:

    1. Understand computer system components and the methods to identify those components in practice in both Unix and Windows environments.

    2. Understand and practically know how crypto and biometrics are used with smart cards.

    3. Understand and practically know how private and public key systems can be used for authentication and identification.
    Weighting:
    10%
    Criteria for assessment:

    You need to be able to understand the theory and demonstrate your practical work to your tutor.

    If you fail to understand what you have done you will get a ZERO for the assignment.

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, but understand only a bit of the theory, you will get a Pass at the most.

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, but understand only 25% of the theory, you will get a Credit at the most. 

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, but understand only 50% of the theory, you will get a Distinction at the most. 

    If you can demonstrate your practical work, and understand the theory well, you will get a High Distinction. 

    Due date:
    You are expected to complete your work each lab session however it depends on the condition of the lab (e.g computers or devices may not work).

Examinations

  • Examination 1
    Weighting:
    50%
    Length:
    3 hours
    Type (open/closed book):
    Closed book
    Electronic devices allowed in the exam:
    None

Assignment submission

Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/

You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

Extensions and penalties

Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.

You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.

Returning assignments

Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later

Policies

Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University's academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monash's Education Policies at:
http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html

Key educational policies include:

Student services

The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at www.monash.edu.au/students The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis

Other Information

Recommended books, articles, and Internet resources will be advised.

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