COMP41510 Security in the Cloud Comp Env

Academic Year 2016/2017

This module introduces the core security concepts as they relate to enterprises both locally and remotely.The course will cover information security and risk management, Fault and failure analysis, Information Classification, Environmental Security, Access Control, Cryptography, Telecommunications and networking security and application security.

Any student taking this module must have their own laptop. Also, the default grading scheme for the School of Computer Science applies to this module. This is documented at the following URL: http://www.cs.ucd.ie/Grading/

* Please note that leactures for this module will take place in the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) building in Ballsbridge (usually evenings). Lecturer: Tom Brett (IPA). Students interested in taking this module should contact Tom directly for further information at tombrett@ipa.ie.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Describe Information security
• Understand the Risk Management processes
• Understand Organisational security models
• Understand Security Frameworks
• Understand Fault and Failure analysis
• Understand security concerns and how to best protect environments
• Understand and implement Access control Systems
• Understand Security Topologies
• Understand Network vulnerabilities
• Understand and implement firewalls and other protective measures
• Understand methods and types of encryption, the application and use of cryptography

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

20
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

110
Total

204
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: < Description >

55

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Assignment: < Description >

35

 Varies over the Trimester
Continuous Assessment: < Description >

10

 Varies over the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

Students who fail this module are permitted to resit the written component in the subsequent semester to the module offering.