306691 (v.1) Software Security 603
| Area: | Department of Computing |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 306689 (v.1) Computer Communications 662 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Security issues in real time and distributed software systems. Hardware and software security issues. Legal aspects of software systems, safety and security. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | The aim of this unit is to expose students to the basic techniques and standards of information security and network security. The topics include conventional cryptography systems, public key cryptography systems, authentication and hash functions, network and system security and firewalls. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Schneier, B., (1996), Applied Cryptography, John Wiley and Sons Inc. |
| Unit Texts: | W. Stalling Cryptography and Network Security, (1999). 2nd edition, Prentice Hall. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 60%. Two assignments and three practical assessments 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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