CSC8420 : Information and System Security (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mujeeb Ahmed
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Security attacks can target modern systems, possibly impacting the information managed by such system. It is crucial for system users, designers and maintainers to learn how to detect, prevent and respond to these attacks. This module aims to cover a broad range of information and system security concepts, focusing on the underpinning theory behind attacks and mechanisms, supported by up-to-date research papers, as well as some real-world examples.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Cryptography, Security Protocols
- Network and Distributed System Security
- Hardware Security
- Security of Emerging Systems
- Usability
- Security Risk Definition/Assessment/Management
- Identification, Authentication, Access Control & Authorisation
- Privacy
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 88 | 0:30 | 44:00 | Lecture material, recorded videos max 30minutes, interactive material, articles |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 70 | 1:00 | 70:00 | Coursework completion |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Weekly Formative quiz coursework |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | In-person workshops |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Active participation to discussion forum |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Formative Coursework (group work) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Background reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Online Synchronous Q&A and Seminars |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module follows a blended approach: lecture material is delivered asynchronously, with weekly releases, and students are expected to attend monthly in-person workshops and weekly online sessions to engage with the module instructors on the material. Students are also expected to complete weekly formative quizzes and to conduct a group-work formative assessment of a similar nature to the summative assessment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 50 | 1500 words |
| Report | 1 | M | 50 | 1500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The two summative reports enable students to reflect on information and system security issues/mechanisms in different contexts, including work-place experience when relevant, and assess the knowledge learnt over the whole module. Asynchronous and in-class activities will focus on assessment preparation.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8420's Timetable