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CYS 502 Network Security: Reading list

CYS 502 Network Security


Department: MSc Cybersecurity Science and Applications

Module Description: This course provides an in-depth study of network security, including the principles, protocols, and technologies used to secure computer networks. Topics covered include network security threats and vulnerabilities, network security policies and procedures, network security technologies, and network security management and operations.


Module texts

  • Stallings, W. (2017). Network security essentials: applications and standards. 6th edn. Pearson. Purchase eBook

  • Anderson, R. (2021). Security engineering: a guide to building dependable distributed systems. 3rd edn. Wiley. Purchase eBook

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