Computer Security

Code

COMP3028

School

Computer Science

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring Malaysia

Summary

Spending four hours a week in lectures and computer classes, you'll cover the following topics: security of the computer; security of networks; security and the internet; software and hardware security; mobile security; and basic cryptography.

Target Students

Part II undergraduate students in the School of Computer Science. Also available to students from other Schools with the agreement of the module convenor. This module is part of the Operating Systems and Networks theme in the School of Computer Science.

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
• One 2-hour computing each week for 12 weeks

Activities may take place every teaching 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: A portfolio of attack and counter measures lab work to be submitted, of approximately 2000 words.
• 60% Exam 1 (1-hour): 1 hr written examination

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 Michael Jenn Hwan Chung