SIT324 - Malware Analysis
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Shamsul Huda |
| Prerequisite: | SIT218 |
| Corequisite: | SIT282 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
Understanding malware is a critical task both for attacking and defending computer networks and systems. This unit will provide a comprehensive overview of malware development and detection strategies, as well as the common tools used in the area of malware analysis and development.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Design and implement small software components at an assembly level for a variety of processor architectures. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Reverse engineer and analyse software using common tools such as Ghidra to identify malware operation and recommend strategies to mitigate. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Detect and implement common ways for software to persist and avoid detection by operating systems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Implement common anti-reverse engineering techniques and explain the implication of these techniques on analysis of malware. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Understand and implement industry standards for malware classification and reporting. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning portfolio | Tasks include the production of a range of artefacts (code, reports, presentations etc.), along with written critique and reflection. | 100% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the Learning portfolio.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SIT324 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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