FIT3173 Software security (Monash University): rated 3.4/5 overall across 16 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
FIT3173 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Information Technology in Information Technology. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 软件安全
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Information Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
FIT3173 has 16 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 16 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "Hello ! I didnt do the unit over summer but did it this year sem1; the first assignment was bit hard to figure out but this is the hardest the unit will get (and reading ed forum posts of other people asking questions about the assignment was helpful when i was struggling) I tho…"
On Reddit: "For me no, fit3173 does not have any exam and is one of the easiest unit I have even done. Lecture are really boring imo and you can finish the lab work quickly. It does require you to have some knowledge about linux to get started on all the assignments."
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Q: Is FIT3173 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 16 reviews: overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches FIT3173, and when is it offered?
A: FIT3173 is taught by the Faculty of Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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