COMP6447 System and Software Security Assessment (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 12 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
COMP6447 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in School of Computer Science and Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 系统与软件安全评估
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Computer Science and Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 6
Handbook year: 2026
This course looks at cyber attack and defence. Students learn how to assess and identify vulnerabilities and how vulnerabilities are exploited.
COMP6447 has 12 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 12 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "I'm about to finish my Software Engineering degree so I'm in a good position to give you some insights into the degree. The differences between SENG and comp sci: * Comp sci has more electives which will give you a more breadth of knowledge. SENG has many core courses which incl…"
On Reddit: "I haven't done COMP6443 (just heard it's hard to pass the course from previous students telling me), but I'll tell you about the others: - COMP6447: i would recommend going into this course with a friend, but if not the other students are cool and will help you out. Keep on top …"
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Q: Is COMP6447 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 12 reviews: overall 4.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP6447, and when is it offered?
A: COMP6447 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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