Computer Security

Code

COMP3006

School

Computer Science

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

Spending four hours a week in lectures and computer classes, you will cover the following topics: security of the computer; security management; human aspects of computer security; network security; internet security; software and hardware security and the application of cryptography in secure systems.

Target Students

Available to Level 3 and 4 students in the School of Computer Science. This module is part of the Operating Systems and Networks theme in the School of Computer Science.

Classes

• Two 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
• One 2-hour computing each week for 12 weeks

Activities may take place every week of the semester, or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a semester.

Assessment

• 40% Coursework 1: Individual 2000-word report based on attack and defence lab work. Reassessment is 100% exam.
• 60% Exam 1 (1-hour): 1-hr written examination.

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• An understanding of security issues associated with computers and computer networks.
• An appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of available security techniques.
• Experience of the use of such techniques in a protected networked environment.

Intellectual Skills

• The ability to think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others.
• The ability to understand complex security issues and relate them to specific situations.

Professional Skills

• Enhanced systems programming skills.
• The ability to evaluate and select appropriate security techniques.

Transferable Skills

• An enhanced ability to produce detailed reports.

Conveners

• Dr Shaily Kabir
• Dr Xavier Carpent