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UG Computing Reading Lists  COM4010

Introduction to Computer Systems and Security

All the reading and resources from your modules, all in one place

Reading List Category
Resource Type
Lesson

Lesson 1

Key Text eBook

Computer Systems Architecture

by Yadin, A.

Lesson 2

Key Text eBook

Computer Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems &…

by Sinha, P. K. and Sinha, P.
Essential Resource eBook

Basic Principles of an Operating System: Learn…

by Rathee, P.

Lesson 3

Key Text eBook

Computer Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems &…

by Sinha, P. K. and Sinha, P.
Essential Resource eBook

Networking Self-Teaching Guide: OSI, TCP/IP, LANs…

by Edwards, J. and Bramante, R.

Lesson 4

Key Text eBook

Computer Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems &…

by Sinha, P. K. and Sinha, P.
Essential Resource eBook

Networking Fundamentals: Develop the Networking…

by Davies, G.
Essential Resource eBook

Networking All-in-One For Dummies

by Lowe, D.
Essential Resource eBook

Networking Self-Teaching Guide: OSI, TCP/IP, LANs…

by Edwards, J. and Bramante, R.

Lesson 5

Key Text eBook

Computer Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems &…

by Sinha, P. K. and Sinha, P.
Essential Resource eBook

TCP/IP For Dummies

by Leiden, C. and Wilensky, M.
Essential Resource eBook

Networking Fundamentals: Develop the Networking…

by Davies, G.

Lesson 6

Key Text eBook

Computer and Information Security Handbook

by Vacca, J. R., ed
Essential Resource Video

Identify Bandwidth, Capacity, and Utilization…

by solarwindsinc
Essential Resource Video

Information Security (Keeping information and…

by What You Need To Know
Essential Resource eBook

Management of Information Security

by Whitman, M. E. and Mattord, H. J.
Essential Resource Video

Information Security Awareness Training |…

by Learning Mavericks
Essential Resource Video

Darktrace/Cloud Demo Video | Resources | Darktrace

by Darktrace

Lesson 7

Key Text eBook

Cyber Security: The Complete Guide to Cyber…

by Sutton, D.
Essential Resource Website

Further targeted ransomware attacks on the UK…

by FE News Editor
Essential Resource Website

College Cyber Attack Criminal Jailed for Four…

by Jisc
Essential Resource Website

A cyber-attack hit a university in Newcastle

by Murray, K.

Lesson 8

Key Text eBook

Computer System and Network Security

by White, G. B., Fisch, E. A. and Pooch, U. W.
Essential Resource Website

Six Isle of Wight schools hit by ransomware attack

by Klovig Skelton, S.
Essential Resource Website

Ransomware: the most high-profile attacks of 2023

by Titterington, A.
Essential Resource eBook

Networking Fundamentals: Develop the Networking…

by Davies, G.

Lesson 9

Key Text eBook

AAA and Network Security for Mobile Access:…

by Nakhjiri, M. and Nakhjiri, M.
Essential Resource Website

Cybersecurity | NIST

by National Institute of Standards and Technology
Essential Resource Website

10 Steps to Cyber Security - NCSC.GOV.UK

by National Cyber Security Centre
Essential Resource Website

Staff or students often responsible for…

by FE News Editor

Lesson 10

Key Text eBook

Computer Security: Principles and Practice,…

by Stallings, W. and Brown, L.
Essential Resource Website

CVE security vulnerability database. Security…

by SecurityScorecard
Essential Resource Website

The Honeynet Project

by The Honeynet Project
Essential Resource Website

An Introduction to ISO 27001, ISO 27002....ISO…

by The ISO 27000 Directory

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