COM6017   Security of Control and Embedded Systems   (15 credits)

Description

This module will explore security issues in systems where computation is carried out to sense, analyse, and control physical system elements. These systems typically react in real time to external events. Examples include washing machines, autonomous vehicles and traffic management systems, power distribution systems, automated manufacturing systems, robotic applications, and web-enabled toys. Many now, or will, operate as part of the 'Internet of Things'. A breach in the security of the systems of interest could also have catastrophic safety consequences. Complications arise when intrusions are detected, e.g., closing down a system may simply not be possible.

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