COMP C7017 - Applied Security

Module Details

Module Code: COMP C7017
Full Title: Applied Security
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Frances Byrne
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will have a thorough understanding of threats to the security of a computer system including end devices and network components. The student should be able to identify and configure appropriate technologies to mitigate against such threats.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify modern security threats.
MLO2 Explain the basic principles of cryptography.
MLO3 Apply countermeasures to mitigate specific attacks against end devices and network devices.
MLO4 Deploy both network and end devices in a secure manner.
MLO5 Deploy firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Security Basics
Security principles, risk analysis, malware, common attacks, and defences.
Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting
Verify user/host password policy.
Cryptography
Symmetric and asymmetric, hash algorithms, digital signatures.
Security Hosts and Data
Secure OS configuration, deployment and sandboxing. Hardware and firmware security.
Securing the Network
ACL's, Firewalls, IPS, VPN, IPSec, Kerberos.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work40.00%
Final Examination60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Practical Exam
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Written reports and case assignments. The student's ability to design, install and configure appropriate security mechanisms will be measured by practical test or by assignment. A case assignment will measure the student's ability to understand the overall management and deployment of a security subsystem.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Practical Exam
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Written reports and case assignments. The student's ability to design, install and configure appropriate security mechanisms will be measured by practical test or by assignment. A case assignment will measure the student's ability to understand the overall management and deployment of a security subsystem.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
The case assignments and practical exam will be repeatable

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact   Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact   Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact   Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William Stallings. (2016), Network security essentials: applications and standards, 6th. 12, Pearson, [ISBN: 0133370437].
  • James Stewart. (2017), CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, 4th. 6, Sybex, p.672, [ISBN: 978-111941694].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gollman, Dieter. (2015), Introduction to Network Security: Theory and Practice, 2nd. 10, Wiley, p.440, [ISBN: 978-1-118-939].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources