Mobile Security

This course prepares students to analyse threats and vulnerabilities in mobile devices and their applications, explain the security architecture of mobile platforms, and apply defence strategies to protect mobile devices, applications and communications. Study materials: Networking and Communication (NC), Security (SEC).

Topics

1. The mobile threat landscape
2. Security architecture of mobile platforms
3. Mobile application vulnerabilities
4. Security analysis of mobile applications
5. Security of wireless and cellular communication
6. Defence strategies and secure mobile application development

Each course outcome derives from one programme outcome.

1. CPMK0905

   Students are able to analyse threats and apply security mechanisms to computer networks and mobile devices.

   CPL09
2. CPMK-KSMI-01

   Students are able to design and implement modern computing architectures by making use of artificial intelligence, multimedia and data integrity

   CPLP02
3. CPMK-KSMI-02

   Students are able to evaluate security by appropriately applying defence strategies to infrastructure and mobile devices.

   CPLP02

CPL09

Analyse the principles and practice of computer system security to mitigate cyber threats and attacks.

CPLP02

Design and evaluate modern computing system architectures that integrate artificial intelligence, multimedia and data integrity, and apply cyber defence strategies to infrastructure and mobile devices.