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CS2107
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND SYSTEM SECURITY
2012/2013, Semester 2
School of Computing (Computer Science)
Modular Credits: 4
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This module serves as an introductory module on information and computer system security. It illustrates the fundamentals of how systems fail due to malicious activities and how they can be protected. The module also places emphasis on the practices of secure programming and implementation. Topics covered include classical/historical ciphers, introduction to modern ciphers and cryptosystems, ethical, legal and organisational aspects, classic examples of direct attacks on computer systems such as input validation vulnerability, examples of other forms of attack such as social engineering/phishing attacks, and the practice of secure programming.
Prerequisites
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CS1010 or its equivalence
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Nil
Workload
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2-1-0-3-4
Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week