BSc (Hons) Computer Science modules
Information Systems Security
Other modules on this course
Year 1 core modules
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer and Mobile Technologies
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Java Programming
- Systems Design and Databases
Year 2 core modules
Computer Science theme
Networks theme
Final-year core modules
Computer Science theme
Networks theme
Modules offered may vary.
You cover a range of issues in computer security and information security. These include access control, technologies used to implement security measures, models of security and cryptography.
You also cover how security systems fail along with related areas such as the legal and ethical background and physical security.
This module:
- introduces you to a range of security definitions, problems and technologies
- identifes issues and state best practice in security management
- applies security concepts and practices and evaluate their effectiveness
- explains and justify system designs to account for security issues
- identifies ethical and legal issues in security.