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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Introduction to Computer Security (G6077)

Introduction to Computer Security

Module G6077

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

Computer security studies the protection of software and information
stored on computers connected to the internet from theft, damage,
and corruption. This module explores the foundations of network and computer
security, and provides an overview of the main computer system
vulnerabilities and cyber attacks, as well as defenses and their limitations.
The focus of the module is on the underlying principles and techniques,
with examples of how they are applied in practice.

Module learning outcomes

Systematically discuss key dimensions of computer security (e.g. secrecy, authentication, integrity, anonymity), and their relationship to the main threats and attack techniques relevant to computer security.

Systematically describe the main building blocks of cryptography (e.g. public and private key encryption, cryptographic hashing), and their relationship with the key dimensions of computer security from LO1.

Deploy up-to-date tools and techniques for finding vulnerabilities in computer systems. Draft security policies and implement policy enforcement processes and mechanisms.

Design secure computer systems by using established computer security principles.

TypeTimingWeighting
Computer Based ExamSemester 1 Assessment50.00%
Coursework50.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ProjectT1 Week 11 100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222
Autumn SemesterLaboratory2 hours11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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