Assignment

School of Psychology and Computer Science

2020/21

Module Title: Digital Security Module Code: CO4509

5

Smart Phone

This assessment is worth 50% of the overall module mark

THE BRIEF/INSTRUCTIONS

A selection of papers concerning smart phone security has been placed

on eLearn in order to get you started.

You should investigate exploits and security as it relates to smart phones.

For example a security exploit could allow someone to use your phone as a listening device.

You should investigate the following:

· Basic principles and theory of smart phone security exploits.

· The state of smart phone security from the past five years.

· You should include the current state of smart phone security.

· Your analysis of the likely future importance and effectiveness of smart phone security exploits.

A mark scheme for the assignment can be found here.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Analyse potential threats to computer systems and networks and evaluate countermeasures

5. Critically evaluate security policies and techniques

6. Research and report on a security-related topic, using appropriate literature

PREPARATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT

The reading list for the module can be found online. There are additional links to resources at the end of each lecture and on blackboard in the extra section for each lecture.