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Module Detailed Information for [CS2107]
Academic Year : 2018/2019 Semester : 2
Correct as at 21 Feb 2019 05:00

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Module Information
Module Code :	CS2107	IVLE	LumiNUS
Module Title :	Introduction to Information Security
Module Description :	This module serves as an introductory module on information security. It illustrates the fundamentals of how systems fail due to malicious activities and how they can be protected. The module also places emphasis on the practices of secure programming and implementation. Topics covered include classical/historical ciphers, introduction to modern ciphers and cryptosystems, ethical, legal and organisational aspects, classic examples of direct attacks on computer systems such as input validation vulnerability, examples of other forms of attack such as social engineering/phishing attacks, and the practice of secure programming.
Module Examinable :	-
Exam Date :	02-05-2019 PM
Modular Credits :	4
Pre-requisite :	CS1010 or its equivalence
Preclusion :	Nil
Module Workload (A-B-C-D-E)* :	2-1-0-3-4
Remarks :	Nil

*	A: no. of lecture hours per week B: no. of tutorial hours per week C: no. of laboratory hours per week D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

Lecture Time Table

Class	Type	Week Type	Week Day	Start	End	Room
1	LECTURE	EVERY WEEK	THURSDAY	1000	1200	LT19,

Tutorial Time Table

Attention: The tutorial timetables could be updated from time to time. Students are advised to check regularly for the latest update on the change of tutorial timing.

Class	Type	Week Type	Week Day	Start	End	Room	Iteration
01	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	TUESDAY	1700	1800	COM1-0216,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
02	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	TUESDAY	1000	1100	COM1-0201,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
03	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	FRIDAY	1600	1700	COM1-0113,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
04	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	MONDAY	1200	1300	COM1-0203,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
05	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	MONDAY	1000	1100	COM1-B103,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
06	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	WEDNESDAY	1100	1200	COM1-0203,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
07	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	THURSDAY	1600	1700	COM1-0114,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
08	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	THURSDAY	1700	1800	COM1-0114,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].
09	TUTORIAL	EVERY WEEK	FRIDAY	1700	1800	COM1-0113,	Available in Tutorial Balloting [Iteration 2].