Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Computer Science and Mathematics
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7131COMP-SEP-CTY
Aims
To develop an understanding of Computer Security and to understand security threats and vulnerabilities to information, computing and communications systems.
To critically assess a variety of security technologies for protection of computer devices/systems/networks.
To promote the use of appropriate methodologies and tools in the analysis, design, implementation of secure systems.
To examine current research issues in Computer Security.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically review current research issues and developments in computer security
2.
Critically evaluate a complex computer security problem
3.
Apply complex skills relating to security techniques and tools to secure a computer system.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Computer security background; security goals, design and principles, problems, models.
Security services: authentication, key management and PKI.
Security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, biometrics, anti-viruses, access controls, administrative security and database management.
Malware: viruses and worms, botnets, ransomware, spyware.
Securing devices and network from attack; safe use of the Internet, the Internet of Things (IoT), defence-in-depth.
Access control: importance, principles, Bell-LaPadula, Chinese Wall, Biba.
Cryptographic techniques: algorithms, protocols, authentication, key management and PKI.
Introducing security research topics; e.g. advanced persistent threats, trusted computing, composition, digital rights, IoT security and privacy concerns, big data.
Module Overview:
The purpose of the module is to provide the fundamental technical concepts and research issues essential for computer security. This module develops the understanding of threats to and the security requirements of computer systems, as well as tools and techniques to enforce security. It aims to:
The purpose of the module is to provide the fundamental technical concepts and research issues essential for computer security. This module develops the understanding of threats to and the security requirements of computer systems, as well as tools and techniques to enforce security. It aims to:
- develop the knowledge of various security threats and vulnerabilities in computer systems as well as the importance of Computer Security
- critically assess a variety of generic security technologies for the protection of computer systems
- promote the use of appropriate methodologies and tools in the analysis, design, implementation and management of secure systems
- examine current research issues in Computer Security
Additional Information:This advanced course is intended for postgraduate students interested in the field of computer security. The purpose of the course is to provide the fundamental technical concepts and research issues essential for computer security. This module develops the understanding of threats to and the security requirements of computer systems, as well as tools and techniques to enforce security.