48730 Cybersecurity (University of Technology Sydney): rated 3.5/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on UTS Wall.
48730 is a University of Technology Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology in Electrical and Data Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UTS students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 网络安全
Type: Undergraduate subject
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Electrical and Data Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate
Handbook year: 2026
This subject equips you with vital cybersecurity skills, addressing the dual aspects of people management and technology to mitigate risks like legal repercussions, financial losses, and eroded trust. You'll develop a robust understanding of cyber-attacks, defense mechanisms, and security services—confidentiality, integrity, availability.
48730 has 5 scored reviews: overall 3.5/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "IDA and Database fundamentals (DBfund) are both easy. Just make sure you do the weekly labs/workshops and you will pass easily. No in person attendance required for either but DBfund does have a final exam which was in person when I did it (2 years ago). Cybersec is a bit more d…"
On Reddit: "Cyber security has two parts - in class labs and online lectures. Many people did the labs in their own time and submitted at home, however, if u dont have the right devices to download the software (which was VMware and PUTTY), u will be forced to attend and do the lab work dur…"
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Q: Is 48730 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: overall 3.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches 48730, and when is it offered?
A: 48730 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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