Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical

Module Offerings

7542CYQR-APR-PAR
7542CYQR-JAN-PAR
7542CYQR-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

To familiarise students with common system security techniques, tools and methods that can be utilised during the design, deployment and maintenance of systems. To allow students to develop new advanced security skills and to combine their existing and new skills in a practical context.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Display critical awareness of the relationship between theoretical and practical security concepts and their implementation.
2.
Apply technical and conceptual skills to the task of securing a complex computer system
3.
Critically evaluate practical configuration, diagnostic and problem solving techniques for security complex computer systems

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Common concepts of securing systems Infrastructure design & topologies Secure Networking Application security Secure administration & defence Event monitoring and analysis Access control and authentication Securely implementing common servers System configuration & automation Patching and vulnerability management
Additional Information:This module provides an opportunity for students to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in creating and managing secure systems.

Assessments

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