CSC8202 : Information Security and Trust
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Professor Thomas Gross
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This course aims to explore Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security, which are fundamental and intertwined concepts in modern systems. The material focuses on the underlying theoretical principles, exploring how we can assess the overall security of a system, taking into account human factors and information management.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Security Risk Definition/Assessment/Management
- Identification & Authentication
- Biometrics
- Access Control & Authorisation
- Trust
- Privacy
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Lecture follow-up |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Lectures present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Coursework |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Lecture follow-up via online discussion board sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Background reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Online Q&A with Zoom or Teams |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will be used to introduce the learning material and for demonstrating the key concepts by example. Students are expected to follow-up lectures within a few days by re-reading and annotating lecture notes to aid deep learning.
Students are expected to spend time on coursework outside timetabled classes.
Students aiming for 1st class marks are expected to widen their knowledge beyond the content of lecture notes through background reading.
Students should set aside sufficient time for lecture follow up and revision to prepare for the coursework.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Examination | 60 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | formative coursework. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework formative assessment gives a chance to assess practical skills on a realistic and open-ended problem, while still assessing theoretical underpinnings.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8202's Timetable