None

Internet and library access
Computer laboratory with appropriate security, forensic and biometric hardware and software and suitably configured operating system(s)

2 Lectures and 1 practical per week (1:n)2 (1:20)1

In addition the student will be required to undertake an amount of independent learning for the production of the module assignment together with other background reading to support lecture and tutorial material.

An introduction to some of the techniques and technologies and advisory standards associated with computer security, forensics and biometrics.
Included within the module will be:
History of Security, Biometrics and Forensic techniques and technology; Techniques and Standards for interfacing transducers etc.; Trends in computer technologies; HCI considerations; Introduction to Digital Signal Processing; Errors; Noise; Risk; Access issues - logical and physical; Introduction to simple cryptography; Introduction to security techniques within Operating Systems.

30% test - three short multi-choice tests assessing learning outcome 1. Each of the tests will be taken at the end of each of the three sections within this module and will cover the work carried out within that section.

70% coursework report assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3. A group report and presentation based upon a given scenario (approximately 2,100 words for each student).

Chirillo, J. & Blaul, S (2003) Implementing Biometric Security, Willey, USA. ISBN 0-7645-2502-6
Silberschatz, A et. al. (2005) Operating System Concepts, 7th edition. Willey, USA. ISBN 0-471-69466-5
Nelson, B. et. al. (2004) Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations. Course Technology, USA. ISBN 0-619-13120-9