This module develops an appreciation of the fundamentals and design principles for
information assurance and security. Students will develop a clear understanding of the
basic information security services and mechanisms,...

This module develops an appreciation of the fundamentals and design principles for
information assurance and security. Students will develop a clear understanding of the
basic information security services and mechanisms, enabling them to design and
evaluate the integration of solutions into the user application environment. Emphasis will
be placed on services such as authorisation and confidentiality. Students will acquire
knowledge and skills of Security Models such as the Bell-LaPadula, Harrison-Ruzzoconfidentiality service by focusing on cryptology and the practical implementation thereof.
The student will be introduced to professional and philosophical ethics. At the end of the
module students will be able to engage in a debate regarding the impact (local and
global) of computers on individuals, organisations and society. The professionalism of IT
staff will be discussed against national and international codes of practices such as those
of the CSSA, ACM and IEEE.