IY2S403 - Security Systems Concepts 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY2S403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Security Systems Concepts | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Christopher Tubb | ||
| Module Team: | Ashley Nute, Barabara Hayman, David Reed, Gaynor Davies, Robert James | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2030 |
Module Aims
To develop theoretical and practical knowledge of computer security methods and practice.
To gain understanding of cybersecurity threats and their prevention, detection, and mitigation.
Content Summary
System Security Fundamentals
Virtualisation and Virtual Machines
Introduction to Software Security.
Introduction to Hardware Security.
Security Network Defense and threat modelling
Access Control
Threat Intelligence
Public Key Cryptography used within the network infrastructure
Endpoint Protection on a network
Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment
Technologies and Protocols used within a network
Network Security Data
Working with Network Security Data and evaluating data captures from alerts
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminars | 12 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 104 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Formative Assessment (scheduled) | 12 |
| Active/simulation based | 12 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of cyber security threats and how they may be detected and mitigated, in a commercial context. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate both a theoretical and practical knowledge of cyber security methods. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A write up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A research based report on a practical module related element | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |