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CS4028: SECURITY (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:34


Course Overview

The course provides an introduction to computer and information security. It covers fundamental ideas and goals in security, and basics of access control, authentication, cryptology and applications, policy models, security protocols. A selection of other topics may be touched upon including communications and network security, web and mobile security, secure coding, human factors and management issues.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Matthew Collinson

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

  • The security landscape,
  • Access control.
  • Usability and psychology.
  • Cryptography (symmetric).
  • Protocols and keys
  • Network attack and defence.
  • Security policy.
  • Cryptography (asymmetric).
  • Development of systems and software with security considerations.
  • Evaluation, Assurance, Compliance.
  • The Economics of Security.
  • The wider implications of security, and a look at the future of security.

Further Information & Notes

Assistive technologies may be required for any student who is unable to use a standard keyboard/mouse/computer monitor. Any students wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator. This course will not be available in 2012/13.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two hour written examination (75%); continuous assessment (25%).

Resit: 1 two hour written examination (75%); continuous assessment mark carried forwards (25%).
Only the first attempt mark will be used for Honours degree classification.

Formative Assessment

During lectures, the Personal Response System and/or other ways of student interaction will be used for formative assessment. Additionally, practical sessions will provide students with practice opportunities and formative assessment.

Feedback

Formative feedback for in-course assessments will be provided in written form. Additionally, formative feedback on performance will be provided informally during practical sessions.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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