Cybersecurity architecture and systems design

Module title:

Cybersecurity architecture and systems design

Module overview:

The course aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the structural underpinnings of secure information systems. The primary goal is to impart knowledge on the principles and techniques essential for designing, implementing, and managing secure infrastructures that are in line with organizational security directives.
In this module students will learn:
the intricacies of designing secure system architectures.
techniques for creating and analysing security components and protocols.
the process of implementing secure communication protocols and encryption techniques.
approaches to integrate the SSDLC into systems design.
the unique security challenges associated with cloud computing and distributed systems.
how to incorporate security seamlessly into IT infrastructure design and development.
criteria for evaluating and selecting cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies.
strategies for reinforcing systems and networks to withstand and repel cyber threats.

Literature:

Required readings:
1. Stallings, W. (2023). Computer Security: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Pearson.

Supplementary readings:
1. Kissel, R. (Ed.). (2014). Guidelines for Data Classification: Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Special Publication 800-60). NIST.
2. Chapple, M., Stewart, J., and Gibson, D. (2021). Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide (8th ed.). Sybex.