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

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.

Coursework weighted at 100% consisting of 3 parts satisfying learning outcomes 1-3:
A group report (approx 8000 words) produced having undertaken an amount of directed investigation into an aspect of Security Technologies and a supporting presentation
Production of multi-choice questions