CS502B: SECURITY IN EMERGING NETWORKS (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05

Course Overview

This course will cover emerging technologies in cybersecurity such as Software-defined Networking (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain. It will deliver the role of emerging technologies in cyberspace, what impact we will have on our legacy system and how we can remain agile and efficient. The course will provide a foundation for identifying the significance of technological advancements and cybersecurity issues, and challenges raised in adapting the 5G & beyond network.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Session	First Sub Session	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Pradip Sharma

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Master Of Science In Cybersecurity
Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

CS50CB Security in Emerging Networks (Studied)
CS552B Security in Emerging Networks (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

In this course, you will build a foundation to identify the importance of emerging technologies in cybersecurity. It will help you discover what emerging technologies are available and related cybersecurity issues, challenges, and countermeasures.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

2x Class Test (50%)

Lab Assignments (20%)

Technical Report (30%)

Alternative Resit Arrangements

Online Test 100%

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Procedural	Analyse	Understand the basic concept of network security.
Procedural	Apply	Analyse the security in emerging networks.
Procedural	Analyse	Appreciate how security compliance network can be designed effectively in cyberspace.
Conceptual	Analyse	Understand the principles to secure the network and remain agile and efficient.
Conceptual	Analyse	Understand the security issues and challenges associated with emerging technologies in 5G and beyond networks.