Advanced Computer Science with a specialisation in Safe and Secure Systems, MSc

Modern society relies on the safe and secure functioning of technical systems. Examples include banking (ATMs, account management), transport (traffic management systems, cars, avionics), energy management (heating, electricity consumption), entertainment (Pay TV, computer game consoles). IT usually is at the heart of these systems, although the computing aspect often is nearly invisible (this led to the term the disappearing computer). Most of these systems are connected with the Internet. Their dependability relies on safe and secure computer systems. International standards such as ISO 9000, the European Functional Safety standards SIL, or DO 178 describe various integrity levels. - Safe functioning means: To avoid bad situations To guarantee that eventually a process be executed. For instance, railway interlockings shall prevent trains collisions for a medical device, such as an infusion pump, it is essential that the infusion actually will happen. - Security means to protect information (e.g., personal data), to maintain its integrity (e.g., no change in contracts), to ensure is authenticity (e.g., an electronic signature) - and also to guarantee anonymity (e.g., in electronic voting systems). The Advanced Master in Safe and Secure Systems at Swansea University has a taught component (120 credits) that is accompanied by a substantial project (60 credits): - The taught part provides lectures, lab-classes, practicals, and seminars on how to develop, validate, and verify systems for safety and security. - The student applies and extends this body of knowledge in a substantial project, possibly in cooperation with an industrial partner.

Modern society relies on the safe and secure functioning of technical systems. Examples include banking (ATMs, account management), transport (traffic management systems, cars, avionics), energy management (heating, electricity consumption), entertainment (Pay TV, computer game consoles). IT usually is at the heart of these systems, although the computing aspect often is nearly invisible (this led to the term the disappearing computer). Most of these systems are connected with the Internet...