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Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security

Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security: Introduction

This degree in Computer Systems Security is an internationally recognised 1 year top-up Bachelor Degree offered by the University of Glamorgan in UK after obtaining a BTEC Higher National Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent qualifications in similar fields. Computer Systems Security is an important aspect of all modern computer systems, preventing unauthorized access. This Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security course gives you an understanding of the principles and approaches through which modern computer systems are designed and secured, and that evaluate their effectiveness. It will expose you to effective computer systems management and administration through application of technology, current standards, relevant legislation, security measures and professional issues.

This IT degree course is designed to provide a balance of academic and work related skills to give graduates a real advantage in the job market, increasing the employability of students who are equipped with the right skills to develop exciting and dynamic careers. Upon obtaining the Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security, you can work as a systems analyst, software engineer, system security engineer, network management specialist or programmer analyst, etc. There is also the option of furthering your education through an Honours degree followed by a Masters or PHD at the University of Glamorgan or equivalent Universities.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security: Course Structure

Semester 1

Group Project

To give the student experience of producing software in a team environment employing a structured “engineering” style approach in the construction process.

To give students the experience of practical project management by enabling them to manage a software project.

To give, as near as possible, a “real world” experience within the constraints environment which will also help prepare students for Supervised Work Experience, and their ongoing careers.

Synopsis of module content

As this is primarily a practical module, there will be limited formal delivery, rather the students will build on their programming and design modules from their previous course.

Formally delivered material will include: Project management control techniques, project cost and justification techniques, logistics of team operation.

Advice on how best to present the finished product will also be given in lectures.

By subdividing the work into several milestones, team members will also have an opportunity to manage a milestone.

Professional Practice

To develop an understanding of the legal and ethical context within the computing industry.

Synopsis of module content:

The course is broken down into three main parts:

  1. Areas of the law related to computing, including an examination of the principal provisions of the Computer Misuse Act, the Data Protection Act, some of the intellectual properly rights (notably copyright, patents and trademark), regulatory areas, including the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, general contractual and tortuous responsibilities, and licence agreements, including open source licence agreements.
  2. Ethical questions and responsibilities of a computer professional, including professional provision of services, the relevant BCS Codes, including the Code of Conduct and the Code of Good Practice, and general ethical questions.
  3. Other issues that relate to the computer professional, to include topical issues and the role of computing within modern society.

Operating Systems

To provide the students with a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental structures of modern operating systems.

Synopsis of module content:

Process management – the definition, creation, maintenance, and termination of processes; concurrency; scheduling.
File management – principles of file management; window; unix.
Memory management – principles of memory management; paged and segmented systems.
User Management – authentication; groups; domains.

Semester 2

eCommerce Systems & Strategy

To develop a critical awareness of the practicalities, potentialities and pitfalls of electronic commerce (e-commerce) systems and the importance of integrating e-commerce strategy with business and information systems and information strategy.

Synopsis of module content:

Analysis and synthesis of an e-commerce strategy:

  • strategic organizational analysis;
  • environmental and capability analysis;
  • strategy formulation;
  • implementation and assessment of a strategy;
  • legal constraints on e-commerce.
Technological base of e-commerce:
  • the Internet and the World Wide Web;
  • electronic data interchange and mark-up language;
  • database connectivity and scripting languages;
  • mobile e-commerce technologies;
  • integrating e-commerce technology with the back office.
Information and network security:
  • types of crime related to e-commerce;
  • security technologies;
  • encryption, digital signatures and public/private key infrastructure;
  • secure payment systems and funds transfer
  • mobile payment systems.

Operating Systems

To present a system designer or system programmer view of operating systems; their architectures, internal structures, and application programmer interfaces.

Synopsis of module content:

An introduction to systems programming
The architecture of an operating system
Process management
File management
Device management
Inter-process communications
Intra-processor; files, piles, signals, shared memory
Inter-processor; files, sockets, TLI’s
Server client systems
Operating systems security
Modern developments in operating systems

Systems Security & Administration

To cover at an advanced level the theoretical principles and the practical implications of computer security.

Synopsis of module content:

Applied cryptography and key management;
Authentication and access control;
Formal security models;
System configuration and management for Windows and Linux;
Scripting for administrative purposes;
Malware analysis and antivirus deployment strategies and options;
Configuration and management of Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems;
Penetration testing;
Database and application security;
System auditing for Windows and Unix and computer incident investigation;
Risk and threat assessment;
Security Policies & Security Management;
Security standards, such as BS7799 and Common Criteria, and related legislation and compliance;

Lectures/Tutorials

The course is mainly conducted in the classroom via face-to-face learning which encourages student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to attend field trips and bazaars organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.

Assessment

Semester 1 units are assessed by coursework only. Semester 2 units are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework will be assessed throughout the unit and examination will be at the end of each unit. Coursework involves research, reports, presentations, practical or project works.

Entry Requirements to Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security

*Those without IELTS 6.0 are required to attend an English Course at a fee.

Certification for Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security

Candidates who successfully obtain a minimum 'Pass' grade for all units and complete the 1 year of this programme will be given the internationally recognised Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security awarded by the University of Glamorgan, UK.

Course Schedule

This Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Security Award takes approximately 1000 hours including lectures, tutorials, development and implementation of coursework, direct reading, self study, exam and exam preparation hours.

Full-time / Part-time

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