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CSS441

Technical/Electronics Aspects Of Security

This course introduces the technical and electronic aspects of security, covering e-security concepts, electronic risks, and security measures in emerging markets. It explores risk management frameworks, policy responses, and the use of hand and powered tools in security. Students will examine electronic banking security, CCTV systems, and the economics of information security. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to identify, analyze, and address security challenges in a technologically advanced world.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
160 hours
Maths
Basic
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
No
Before you start
  • Basic understanding of computer systems
  • Familiarity with networking concepts
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

CSS441 · UNIT 1: Introduction to E-Security

In the light of these four complex public policy issues any approach to designing a public policy framework to improve electronic safety and soundness will need to rest on four fundamental pillars.

What you should be able to do

  1. Explain the meaning of E-Security
  2. Assess the impact of Electronic Risks
  3. Develop a Risk Management Framework
  4. Explain electronic security in electronic voting
  5. Explain the role of CCTV System in Security

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Security Analyst
  • IT Security Consultant
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Security Manager
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
Where it is applied
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Telecommunications
  • Retail
Tools
  • Encryption software
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • CCTV systems

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 3:

    Unit 2: Security Analysis of Remote E-Voting

    Advanced calculus integration techniques required for understanding the underlying cryptographic algorithms.

  • Module 4:

    Unit 3: Requirements Engineering for E-Voting Systems

    Database normalization concepts involve complex logical reasoning and understanding of relational algebra.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 68 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1:
    • Unit 1: Introduction to E-Security · 4 hours

      Define e-security and related concepts.. Identify public policy frameworks for electronic safety..

  2. Week 2Module 1:
    • Unit 2: Electronic Risks · 4 hours

      Understand and explain electronic risk.. Explain the need to study electronic risk in a globalizing world.. Identify risks associated with electronic transactions..

    • Unit 3: E-security in Emerging Markets · 4 hours

      Identify existing barriers in emerging economies affecting security.. Explore ways to manage these barriers.. Study attributes of selected countries..

  3. Week 3Module 1:
    • Unit 4: Risk Management Framework · 4 hours

      Explain public interest in assuring e-security.. Understand the need for the right form of regulation..

  4. Week 4Module 1:
    • Unit 5: Tradeoffs: Security, Quality of Service, Privacy, Technological Innovation, and Costs · 4 hours

      Investigate essentials in security: costs, quality of services, technology innovation, and privacy.. Understand the roles of the private and public sectors in e-security..

  5. Week 5Module 2:
    • Unit 1: Policy Response: Overview of the Four Pillars · 4 hours

      Examine the four pillars involved in building policy framework and practice of electronic security..

  6. Week 6Module 2:
    • Unit 2: Security of Payment Systems · 4 hours

      Examine the potential risks associated with e-transactions..

    • Unit 3: Hand and powered tools in security · 4 hours

      Understand security and hazards hand and powered tools can create.. Understand the security and hazards hand and powered tools can create in the work environment..

  7. Week 7Module 2:
    • Unit 4: Electronic Document Security · 4 hours

      Understand security of electronic documents.. Understand document control..

    • Unit 5: Electronic Security: Protecting Your Resources · 4 hours

      Understand threats to electronic resources.. Learn how WebSpy software can be used to protect your organization..

  8. Week 8Module 3:
    • Unit 1: Electronic Voting System · 4 hours

      Understand the importance of electronic system of voting.. Examine the relationship between e-voting and free election..

  9. Week 9Module 3:
    • Unit 2: Security Analysis of Remote E-Voting · 4 hours

      Analyze security considerations for a remote Internet voting system.. Examine the feasibility of remote electronic voting over the existing Internet infrastructure..

  10. Week 10Module 3:
    • Unit 3: The Security of Electronic Banking · 4 hours

      Examine the motivations and ventures in Electronic Banking.. Address the disastrous ventures in Electronic Banking with an example.. Look into the concerns about Electronic Banking from various perspectives as well as germane security issues and attacks..

  11. Week 11Module 3:
    • Unit 4: Security Solutions To Electronic Banking · 4 hours

      Examine solutions on how best to tackle the numerous problems hindering electronic banking system worldwide..

    • Unit 5: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Messaging Security · 4 hours

      Understand security and the Open-EDI requirements..

  12. Week 12Module 4:
    • Unit 1: Converting an Analog CCTV System to IP-Surveillance · 4 hours

      Understand how to convert an Analog CCTV System to IP-Surveillance..

  13. Week 13Module 4:
    • Unit 2: Closed Circuit Television and the Role of Security Operatives in Surveillance and Intelligence Gathering · 4 hours

      Understand the roles of security operatives in surveillance and intelligence gathering..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 e-security concepts
  • Practice risk assessment scenarios from Units 3-5 weekly
  • Review key legislation and regulatory frameworks from Module 2
  • Focus on practical applications of CCTV and surveillance from Module 4
  • Study past exam papers and TMA questions

Questions students ask about this course

What is CSS441 about?

This course introduces the technical and electronic aspects of security, covering e-security concepts, electronic risks, and security measures in emerging markets. It explores risk management frameworks, policy responses, and the use of hand and powered tools in security. Students will examine electronic banking security, CCTV systems, and the economics of information security. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to identify, analyze, and address security challenges in a technologically advanced world.

How many units does CSS441 have?

CSS441, Technical/Electronics Aspects Of Security, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 157 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is CSS441?

CSS441 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Social Sciences.

Is CSS441 hard?

CSS441 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.

How long does CSS441 take to study?

About 160 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.

How is CSS441 assessed?

CSS441 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What do I need before starting CSS441?

Basic understanding of computer systems Familiarity with networking concepts

What can I do with CSS441?

Security Analyst, IT Security Consultant, Network Security Engineer, Information Security Manager and Cybersecurity Specialist.

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