CSC-40122 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of advanced topics in cyber security and engage students in an in-depth study of the state of the art of an area of cyber security. It will cover recent and emerging advances in cyber security areas such as cryptography, encryption, network security, distributed systems security, human factors in cyber security and privacy at an advanced level. The module will be assessed with a group project that also aims to develop critical analysis and academic writing skills.

To provide students with an understanding of advanced topics in cyber security and engage students in an in-depth study of the state of the art of an area of cyber security.
Topics covered in this module include a selection of recent and emerging advances in cyber security areas, network security, distributed systems security and privacy.
The module also aims to develop critical analysis and academic writing skills. Students will carry out a group project in an advanced cyber security topic, experiencing and developing team working skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a competent technical understanding of a range of emerging advanced topics in cyber security;: 1,2
critically analyse the latest research literature in an area of cyber security;
: 1
summarise the important technical aspects of the state of the art in an area of cyber security for a technically literate audience;: 1
appraise new and emerging methods from advanced areas of cyber security to identify their applications to different classes of systems, as well as their underpinning assumptions and limitations.: 1

Study hours

Lectures: 22 hours
Group project preparation: 48 hours
Individual report preparation: 8 hours
Directed and private study: 72 hours

School Rules

CSC-40044 System Design and Programming

Description of Module Assessment