Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title SECURITY ENGINEERING AND COMPLIANCE
Code CKIT511
Coordinator Mr K Dures
Computer Science
K.Dures@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

 

  • To provide students with a deep understanding of information security concepts and models.
  • To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of threats, attacks and vulnerabilities on information systems and critical infrastructures.
  • To provide students with a systematic critical understanding of security compliance and industry standards.
  • To provide students with knowledge of the application of information security models and protocols to solve security problems in the work place.
  • To develop the ability of students to: carry out security and risk assessments, to design and deploy security infrastructures, write security/incident response polices and to conduct penetration testing.

Learning Outcomes

An in depth and critical understanding of information security concepts and models.
An in depth and wide-ranging understanding of the principles and best practices for protecting information systems and critical infrastructures through prevention, detection and response cycles.

 

A wide-ranging capability to identify threats, design security infrastructures and defeat attacks on information systems.
A comprehensive ability to develop security compliance policies according to industry standards.
A substantial capability to carry out penetration testing and perform risk assessment for an organisation.  

Syllabus
1 
Week 1
Information security concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, authenticity and availability.
 
Week 2
Security models (such as privacy models and integrity models) and security policies in the context of cyber security.
 
Week 3
Network security, wireless security, mobile security, Internet of Things security and infrastructure security.
 
Week 4
Security compliance, industry standards and industry recognition.
 
Week 5
Risk analysis and risk assessment.
 
Week 6
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
 
Week 7
Software testing, security penetration testing and quality assurance.
 
Week 8
Digital content protection in the context of cyber security compliance.

 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Online Learning - Weekly seminar supported by asynchronous discussion in a virtual classroom environment facilitated by an online instructor.

Number of hours per week that students are expected to attend the virtual classroom so as to participate in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7.5.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           60
Weekly seminar supported by asynchronous discussion in a virtual classroom environment facilitated by an online instructor.
60
Timetable (if known)           Number of hours per week that students are expected to attend the virtual classroom so as to participate in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7.5.
  		 
Private Study 90
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Weekly Discussion Qu  Whole Session  40  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Eight discussion questions There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week/500-650 wor  Week 2  8  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay: Module Project Part 1 - security models There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week/500-650 wor  Week 3  8  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay: Module Project Part 2 – security strategy & policy There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week/500-650 wor  Week 4  8  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay: Module Project Part 3 - compliance & legal standards There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week/500-650 wor  Week 5  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay: Module Project Part 4 - risk analysis and assessment There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week /project in  Week 6  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Pratical: Firewall and Intrusion Detection System design and implementation. There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week / project i  Week 7  8  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Pratical: Penetration Testing Project There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. 
Coursework  one week/500-650 wor  Week 8  8  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay: Module Project Part 5 - security policies There is no reassessment opportunity, The nature of the adopted online learning paradigm is such that no reassessment opportunity is available, instead students failing the module will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire module. Notes (applying to all assessments) 1) Due to nature of the on-line mode of instruction this work is not marked anonymously. 2) Students who fail the module have the opportunity to repeat the entire module. 3) The "Standard UoL Penalty" for late submission that applies is the "Standard UoL Penalty" agreed with respect to online programmes offered in collaboration with Laureate Online Education. 4) For group work assessments groups typically comprise 3 to 4 students. Both group and individual contributions are assessed and integrated to produce a final mark for each student. 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

The online programmes offered by the department of Computer　Science in Collaboration with Laureate Online Education use online materials wherever possible including the　online resources available within the　University of Liverpool’s libraries. This module does not require a specific text book.