Overview
The topic is concerned with the management and security of networks. Areas covered include: cryptography concepts and applications, computer forensics, network threats, security protocols, application of security concepts in specific contexts, attack and defence mechanisms.
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Aims
Students will gain an understanding of the issues associated with implementing and maintaining network security, and the issues of securing both wired & wireless networks. In addition, it will provide practical experience in both attacking and defending a network, and the fundamentals of cryptography as it applies to network security.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Analyse network security threats
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Analyse cryptosystems for different applications
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Design security at different levels of the OSI model
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Perform and document a security assessment of an organisational network
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Evaluate the security posture of an organisational network
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