IY2S512 - Critical Systems Infrastructure 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY2S512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Systems Infrastructure | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Richard Ward | ||
| Module Team: | Joshua Richards, Emma Derbi, Rachael Medhurst, Sharan Johnstone, Beth Jenkins, Andrew Bellamy, Madhu Khurana, Peter Eden, Arun Kumar, Nisha Rawindaran, Ramadhan Rajab | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100365 - computer networks | 100376 - computer and information security | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To introduce microcontroller and embedded systems architecture and the protocols and mechanisms used to collect, store and transfer data
To introduce student to emerging distributed systems in a range of domains other than standard networks, and the associated threat landscape
Content Summary
Introduction to the wider context of computer systems; IoT, OT, Cyber-physical systems and Critical National Infrastructure.
Domain specific hardware and applications – Medical, IoT, transport, Industrial Control, Power Networks
Hardware vulnerabilities and threat modelling
Communication technologies and vulnerabilities
Hardening and mitigation
Policy, Law and Governance – security by design
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Tutorial | 16 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 16 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Interdisciplinary work | 8 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 14 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate and demonstrate knowledge of IoT and Industrial Control networks, standards and systems. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical knowledge of security threats and mitigations in the context of IoT and Industrial Control systems |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 2 | Demonstrate the operation and security of a given CPS system | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Threat analysis and mitigation of a given CPS domain | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |