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Electronics and Computer Science➞Undergraduate

COMP3201 Cyber Security

Module Overview

This module will teach the basic principles of security in IT systems and how these principles apply in a range of different contexts (e.g. computer systems, computer networks, network & system administration, eCommerce, etc.)

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • A road map of security issues
  • The basic principles of security
  • Issues in Web-based security

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain how security principles apply in a range of contexts
  • Critically analyse Web based systems for security problems
  • Describe on-going trends in security threats and countermeasures

Subject Specific Practical

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

  • Identify a range of alternative solutions to a security issue and select the most appropriate
  • Evaluate the outcome of the solution

Syllabus

  • Security and privacy – models of security.
  • Risk and Planning for Security
  • Social Engineering
  • Introduction to cryptography
  • Physical and logical security
  • Web based Security
  • e-Commerce, digital signatures and e-Banking

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

ActivityDescriptionHours
LectureThe lecturers will present the theoretical and practical aspects of Cyber security.36

Assessment

Assessment methods

MethodHoursPercentage contribution
Coursework Assignment Identify faults in web based security-20%
Coursework Assignment Identify and fix faults in web based security-30%
Exam2 hours50%

Referral Method: By examination

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