Technical/ Electronic Aspects Of Security
- Social Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 158 pages
- 17 units
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, data interchange security, and the role of CCTV systems. The course also delves into engineering concepts, information security economics, and relevant legislation, preparing students to analyze and address modern security challenges.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS747, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: Converting An Analog CCTV System to IP-SurveillancePage 114
- UNIT 2: Closed Circuit Television and the Role of Security Operatives in Surveillance and Intelligence GatheringPage 123
- Unit 3: Requirements Engineering for E-Voting SystemsPage 128
- UNIT 4: The Economics of Information SecurityPage cxxxvii
- UNIT 5: Hard Nature of Information SecurityPage cxlvii
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS747 · Unit 2: Electronic risk
Beyond the risks of identity theft or extortion, the use of the Internet and a large variety of casino websites along with other forms of quasi payment arrangements over the Internet can be shown to facilitate what amounts to the electronic laundering of money (Mussington, et al. 1998).
What you should be able to do
- Explain the meaning of E-Security
- Describe the impact of Electronic Risks
- Probe into the role E-security in Emerging Markets
- Explain various ways of securing electronic through the use of computer based software programmes
- The role of CCTV System in Surveillance and security
What it prepares you for
- Security Analyst
- IT Security Officer
- Surveillance Operator
- Security Consultant
- Network Administrator
- Banking
- Government
- Retail
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Encryption Software
- Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- CCTV Systems
- Network Monitoring Tools
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 require strong mathematical foundation
- Module 4:
Unit 3: Requirements Engineering for E-Voting Systems
Database normalization concepts involve complex logical reasoning
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to E-Security
Unit 1: Introduction to E-Security · 2 hours
Define e-security and related concepts. Identify public policy frameworks to improve electronic safety.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to E-Security
Unit 2: Electronic Risks · 2 hours
Understand and explain electronic risk. Explain the need to study its implication in a globalising world. Identify various risks associated with electronic transactions.
Unit 3: E-security in Emerging Markets · 2 hours
Existing barriers in emerging economies as they affect security matters. The ways and manner these barriers can be curbed or managed. Some attributes of some selected countries.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to E-Security
Unit 4: Risk Management Framework · 2 hours
Public interest in assuring e-security. Why the right form of regulation is needed.
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to E-Security
Unit 5: Tradeoffs: Security, Quality of Service, Privacy, Technological Innovation, and Costs · 2 hours
Investigate the various essentials in security, from costs, quality of services, technology innovation and privacy.
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Policy Response: Overview of the Four Pillars · 2 hours
Examine the four pillars involved in the building of policy framework and practice of electronic security.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 2: Security of Payment Systems · 2 hours
Examine The potential risks associated with e-transactions.
Unit 3: Hand and powered tools in security · 2 hours
Understand the security and hazards hand and powered tools can create in the work environment.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 4: Electronic Document Security · 2 hours
Provide the reader with a brief overview of relevant document security issues and technologies, as well as to introduce the Adobe suite of document security solutions.
Unit 5: Electronic Security: Protecting Your Resources · 2 hours
Describe some of the threats your organization faces when it provides Internet access to its members.
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: Electronic Voting System · 2 hours
Bring to the fore the importance of electronic system of voting in this century. Examine the relationship between e-voting and free election in advanced and developing nations.
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: Security Analysis of Remote E-Voting · 2 hours
Analyze security considerations for a remote Internet voting system based on the system architecture of remote Internet voting.
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: The Security of Electronic Banking · 2 hours
Discuss 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.
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 4: Security Solutions To Electronic Banking · 2 hours
Examine some solutions on how best to tackle the numerous problems hindering electronic banking system worldwide.
Unit 5: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Messaging Security · 2 hours
Looks at a particularly important aspect of EDI — the security of EDI messages.
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 1: Converting an Analog CCTV System to IP-Surveillance · 2 hours
Provide a guide for the end user who is interested in making the transition from a current analog system to a digital one.
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 2: Closed Circuit Television and the Role of Security Operatives in Surveillance and Intelligence Gathering · 2 hours
Identify and define the context of key words: Security operatives, Surveillance, Intelligence gathering, Closed circuit television CCTV and the role of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp in the application of electronic gadgets.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 e-security concepts
- Practice analyzing electronic risk scenarios from Units 2-3 weekly
- Review CCTV surveillance techniques from Module 4 Units 1-2
- Study EDI messaging security protocols from Module 3 Unit 5
- Focus on key definitions and frameworks from each unit
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS747 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, data interchange security, and the role of CCTV systems. The course also delves into engineering concepts, information security economics, and relevant legislation, preparing students to analyze and address modern security challenges.
How many units does CSS747 have?
CSS747, Technical/ Electronic Aspects Of Security, has 17 units across 4 modules, over 158 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS747?
CSS747 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS747 hard?
CSS747 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CSS747 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is CSS747 assessed?
CSS747 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CSS747?
Security Analyst, IT Security Officer, Surveillance Operator, Security Consultant and Network Administrator.