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Description
Aims:
Providing an advanced understanding of network and computer security vulnerabilities and countermeasures in real-world systems.
Intended learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Think critically and creatively about advanced security topics.
- Understand how, when, and why to apply security technologies for the most benefit, vis-脿-vis advanced network, software, and system issues.
- Design of attacks and defences to networks, systems, and software, both from a theoretical and a practical point of view.
Indicative content:
The following are indicative of the topics the module will typically cover:
- Network protocols and vulnerabilities.
- Network defences.
- Network security tools.
- Intrusion and anomaly detection.
- Advanced software and system security: threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures via real-world examples.
- Malware and botnets.
- Denial of service.
- Advanced Web security.
Requisites:
To be eligible to select this module as optional or elective, a student must: (1) be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is a formally available; and (2) have taken Computer Security I (COMP0054) or an equivalent module in Term 1.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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