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CS502B: SECURITY IN EMERGING NETWORKS (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


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
Term First Term 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?

  • Either Master Of Science In Cybersecurity or Master of Engineering in Computing Science
  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme or Programme Level 5

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

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

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Lab Assignments x 8

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
Assessment Weeks 13 Feedback Weeks 13

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseUnderstand the principles to secure the network and remain agile and efficient.
ProceduralAnalyseAppreciate how security compliance network can be designed effectively in cyberspace.

Class Test

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
Assessment Weeks 11 Feedback Weeks 11

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseUnderstand the basic concept of network security.
ProceduralApplyAnalyse the security in emerging networks.

Case Study

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
Assessment Weeks 13 Feedback Weeks 13

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseUnderstand the security issues and challenges associated with emerging technologies in 5G and beyond networks.

Class Test

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
Assessment Weeks 12 Feedback Weeks 12

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseAppreciate how security compliance network can be designed effectively in cyberspace.
ProceduralApplyAnalyse the security in emerging networks.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements (pass marks carried forward)

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Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseAppreciate how security compliance network can be designed effectively in cyberspace.
ConceptualAnalyseUnderstand the security issues and challenges associated with emerging technologies in 5G and beyond networks.
ProceduralAnalyseUnderstand the basic concept of network security.
ProceduralApplyAnalyse the security in emerging networks.
ConceptualAnalyseUnderstand the principles to secure the network and remain agile and efficient.

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