The objective of this course is to provide you with basic appreciation and understanding of the underlying security issues and implications of the use of various networked systems and electronic devices in the modern cyber-society from both user and management perspectives. Topics to be covered include overview of information systems and devices in a global network environment, threats to information systems and devices, security models, and concepts for secrecy, integrity and availability. Other topics of security concerns will also be explored: security tools and devices, cryptology, hard ware security concerns, personnel security standards and legal implications. Contents: Introduction to Security Issues in a Cyber-environment. Need for security. Legal and Planning. Tools, Firewalls and VPN. IDPS Tools. Cryptology. Hardware. Physical Security. Security and Personnel. Implementation.
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Taken in: AY17 Sem 1
Grading components: Group Assignment (50%), Closed-book 50 MCQ (50%)
Grade: A-
Difficulty rating: 1.5/5I’ll be frank – I’ve never attended a single lecture for this module. I simply studied the slides sporadically a couple days before; most of the answers to the questions in the MCQ were covered in the slides, so just memorize them well. And no, I’m not some super tech-inclined person who knows all these tech stuff beforehand – I’m just your typical female undergrad.
Since most questions were answerable as long as you studied, the bell curve for the exams is extremely steep. I’ll say that the key determining factor in your grade is actually the group assignment – all grades are individual, although grades within the same group can be similar. If my memory doesn’t fail me, each team comprises of 6-7 people, and you can choose your group mates and topic on a first come first serve basis. Having scored A- for the group assignment, I assumed I would score well for my final grade (was hoping for A) since I was much above the cohort average of B-. However, I ended up with a final grade of A-, which meant the steep bell curve for the MCQ probably dragged me down a little. Most of my group mates echoed the same sentiments.
I would still recommend taking this mod if you want something easy and less time-consuming to pull up your grade. Just make sure to do your group assignment well and memorize the slides, and this module will be a breeze.
This review was reposted with the kind permission of The Beautiful Sotong. Originally published at https://thebeautifulsotong.com/2018/12/08/ntu-electives-review
June 11, 2021
