Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Forensics, Malware, and Penetration Testing
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 34233
Module Lead	David Oswald
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites	LI Functional Programming - (06 34253)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module will look at ways of assessing the security of computer software and hardware, and how to investigate and respond when security has been compromised. A range of methods and tools will be introduced to identify vulnerabilities, and to analyse systems that have already been attacked.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify security vulnerabilities in a range of software and hardware systems Understand how vulnerabilities may be exploited by an attacker Use a range of methods and tools to analyse systems that have already been attacked. Write formal reports that summarise their findings
Assessment	34233-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%) 34233-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Examination (50%), Continuous Assessment (50%) Reassessment: Examination (100%)
Other	This is the Birmingham version of the module (the Dubai version has code 37207)
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