Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
COCS40720
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mostafa Tajdini
Email: Mostafa.Tajdini@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework Assignment - 1500 words weighted at 50%
- Written Examination - 2 hours duration weighted at 50%
Module Details
MODULE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
An ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50% length 1500 words (LO 2 & 4).
A 2 hours EXAMINATION weighted at 50% (LO 1 & 3)
This is the final assessment
A 2 hours EXAMINATION weighted at 50% (LO 1 & 3)
This is the final assessment
MODULE INDICATIVE CONTENT
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
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.
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.
MODULE RESOURCES
Specialised hardware and software located within the Forensic & Security lab
MODULE SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
NONE
MODULE TEXTS
Computer Security, 3rd Edn, Gollman, D., Wiley ,2010, ISBN 0-470-74115-5
Introduction to Biometrics 1st Edn, Ross, A.A. , Jian, A.K. , Anil K. Jain, A.K. Springer, 2009, ISBN: 0-387-77325-8
Introduction to Biometrics 1st Edn, Ross, A.A. , Jian, A.K. , Anil K. Jain, A.K. Springer, 2009, ISBN: 0-387-77325-8
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF METHODS AND PROCEDURES USED WITHIN CYBER SECURITY TO INCLUDE ETHICAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS AND ISSUES.
(Knowledge & Understanding; Learning)
2) DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOOLS USED WITHIN CYBER SECURITY.
(Knowledge & Understanding)
3) DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS ARE USED TO ENHANCE SECURITY AND ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR USE.
(Knowledge & Understanding; Problem Solving)
4) IDENTIFY CYBER SECURITY RISKS AND PROPOSE RELEVANT AND WORKABLE SOLUTIONS.
(Analysis; Application; Problem Solving)
(Knowledge & Understanding; Learning)
2) DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOOLS USED WITHIN CYBER SECURITY.
(Knowledge & Understanding)
3) DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS ARE USED TO ENHANCE SECURITY AND ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR USE.
(Knowledge & Understanding; Problem Solving)
4) IDENTIFY CYBER SECURITY RISKS AND PROPOSE RELEVANT AND WORKABLE SOLUTIONS.
(Analysis; Application; Problem Solving)