This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.

BIOMETRICS
Review of technologies
Overview of algorithms
Ethics & Legal Issues

CYBER SECURITY
Foundations of Computer Security
Identification & Authentication
Cryptography
Pen Testing
Access Controls
Forensic Readiness
Incident Response

TESTS - weighted at 85% - a series of 2 class tests (1 hour each), each one covering a specific section of the module, viz: Biometrics, Cyber Security. All of the learning outcomes will be assessed over the class tests. The cyber security class test will be the final assessment.

Casebook (weighted at 15%) - You will be presented with a Casebook at the start of the module and will be required to maintain a log of activities, procedure notes and other relevant notes. This will be assessed at the end of the semester for a total of 20% of the overall assessment mark. This is the final assessment.

12 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorial/practical sessions.

The focus will be problem lead learning using practical tasks and case study scenarios supported by theoretical underpinning delivered in a lecture.

You will also be required to undertake background / directed reading to support the material delivered during lectures and to support / enhance the work undertaken during the practical sessions.

Computer Security, Dieter Gollman, 3rd Edn, 2010, Wiley, ISBN 978-0470741153

Introduction to Biometrics 1st Edn, Ross, A.A. , Jian, A.K. , Anil K. Jain, A.K. 2009, Springer, ISBN: 0-387-77325-8

Specialised hardware and software located within the Forensic & Security lab

None.