Computer Security & Forensics-EXAMS past paper., Exams of Computer Security

This document is a past exam paper for the course COM3501: Computer Security and Forensics, offered by the University of Sheffield during the Spring Semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. The exam consists of four main questions, each carrying equal weight, covering topics such as Security Fundamentals & Access Control, Cryptography & PKIs, Security Protocols, and Application Security. The questions include both theoretical explanations and practical problems, such as analyzing access control matrices, evaluating cryptographic schemes, and identifying vulnerabilities in code. The exam also tests understanding of concepts like multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, revocation lists, and security protocols, with a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical application. The paper is designed to assess clarity of argument, logical reasoning, and readability in responses.