IY3S669 - Security and System Administration 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY3S669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Security and System Administration | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Computer Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Mamoun Qasem, Ian Fitzell | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Bellamy, Ramadhan Rajab | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100376 - computer and information security | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop a detailed knowledge of the processes, tools and techniques inherent with the administration, management and governance associated with securing computer systems.
Content Summary
Identity and Access Management
• Using Tools to access your Network
• Troubleshooting common access issues
• Security Technologies
o Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
o Antimalware
o Firewalls
• Key Concepts
o Identification, authentication and authorisation
o Multifactor and biometrics
o Potential Authentication Access Issues, e.g.
? Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
? Challenge Hash Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
o Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Active Directory (AD)
o Single Sign on Technologies, e.g. Kerberos
o Install and Configure Identity and Access Services
Monitoring and Diagnosing the Networks
• Frameworks, Best Practices, and Configuration Guides
• Secure Network Architecture Concepts
o Log Analysis and Event Sub-Systems Administration (Windows and UNIX)
o System Security Visualisation
o Scripting and Regular Expressions
o Network Defence in Depth
• Secure System Design
o Hardware Firmware Software
o Secure Staging and Deployment Concepts
Securing the Cloud and Virtualisation
• Understanding Cloud Computing Technologies
o Private and Public Cloud
• Understanding Virtualisation Technologies
o Hypervisor
o Virtualisation Specific Security Concerns
• Cloud Storage
• Security as a Service
Handling Malware
• Malware Administration
• Anti-malware application deployment and management
• Process and Memory Management
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 16 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To administer and secure a variety of computer/network devices at the network and operating systems level. |
| LO2 | To configure and audit a variety of devices and applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Given a scenario generate a security and threat analysis report with recommendations | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | A study that reflects the latest topics within the subject area of the module. As the subject is fast moving, this description best fits its aims | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |