See module specification for other years:
2018-192019-20
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching cycle
A
Summer Term 2020-21
Module aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the interrelationships between safety and security. In particular the module focuses on how security threats can develop into hazardous events. The module is aimed at students with knowledge of safety engineering, but little or no understanding of security. The module therefore provides a broad awareness of security principles, measures and techniques.
Module learning outcomes
Identify and describe the implications of vulnerabilities in a system, using this to inform and challenge project decisions.
Assess the credibility of a proposed design, make justifiable trade-offs between security and safety requirements.
Assess the safety properties of a proposed system with consideration of security threats and vulnerabilities.
Develop an assurance case for the safety and security of a system or service.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Open Examination Open Assessment
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Open Examination Open Assessment
N/A
100
Module feedback
Individual feedback is provided via the online feedback system. There will be structured feedback showing how your answers achieved the specific points we were looking for in the marking scheme, and additional comments may be provided where required.
Indicative reading
**** Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari L. Pfleeger, Security in computing, Prentice Hall, 2007