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CS5293 - Topics on Information Security

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Computer Science
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-cursor(s)
CS5285 Information Security for eCommerce or equivalent
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of a range of topics in the field of information security, with emphasis on identification of security threats to actual systems and the appropriate countermeasures. On completion of the course students should be able to acquire adequate understanding on threats of web applications and network and acquire skill to specify and evaluate appropriate security measures for computer systems and software applications.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

CS5293.pdf