Computer Security Scenario

Examination

The spectacular growth of the Internet has spawned a great demand for awareness of security threats to computer networks and application of security techniques to network protection. In response to the demand, this module examines various security issues and solutions to computer and network protection. Throughout the academic year, the syllabus material will cover:
-Computer security background; security goals, problems, models.
-Fundamental security design principles: OSI architecture, levels of security impact, threat modelling (STRIDE and DREAD).
-Network security: network characteristics and topologies, vulnerabilities and attacks, OSI model – security issues, attacks, threats, security control.
-System security - technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, virtual private networks, anti-viruses, access controls.
-Malicious software: malware propagation, payload, countermeasures.
-Blockchain and cryptocurrency 
-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 model. 
-Cryptographic techniques: algorithms, protocols, authentication, key management and public key infrastructures. 
-Introducing security research topics; e.g. advanced persistent threats, trusted computing, composition, digital rights, IoT security and privacy concerns, big data.

Computer Security - 6201COMP

Computer Security

Critically assess the use of information security management techniques.

Design and develop security countermeasures for computing applications.

Critically evaluate the threats and vulnerabilities to information, computing and communications systems.