Home Admissions Students Careers Research Business People Help
Text size A A A A A
| STUDENTS > Computer Security 1 |

Computer Security 1

Note: Whilst every effort is made to keep the syllabus and assessment records correct for this course, the precise details must be checked with the lecturer(s).

Code: GA01
Year:MSc
Prerequisites:N/A
Term: 1
Taught By: Nicolas Courtois (100%)
Aims:Fault-tolerant computers and error-correcting codes in computers are inadequate to protect against deliberate actions (e.g. software time bombs) which could be introduced by, for example, disgruntled software developers or outsiders masquerading as systems managers introducing computer viruses or worms designed in another continent. The goal is that students become familiar with the main issues, the main threats and protection mechanisms in computer security. Students will learn how to obtain privacy, integrity of data and availability in a modern computer system.
Learning Outcomes:Students will learn how to understand and analyse threats against modern computers and also how to develop protection mechanisms.

Content:

TBATBA

Method of Instruction:

Lecture presentations with associated class coursework and laboratory sessions. There is coursework. Details TBN.

Assessment:

The course has the following assessment components:

  • Written Examination (2.5 hours, 85%)
  • Coursework Section (1 piece, 15%)
To pass this course, students must:
  • Obtain an average of at least 50% when the coursework and exam components of a course are weighted together
The examination rubric is:
Choice of X questions from Y. All questions carry equal marks

Resources:

M. Bishop, "Computer Security", Addison-Wesley

This page last modified: 29 September, 2009 by Nicola Alexander

Computer Science Department - University College London - Gower Street - London - WC1E 6BT - Telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 7214 - Copyright © 1999-2007 UCL


Search by Google
Link to UCL home page