Some Received Comments on CS2107 (Introduction to Information Security) Module

• AY2019-20 Semester 1
• AY2020-21 Semester 1

Comments in AY2019-20 Semester 1:

• "Very wide coverage of content, truly a good introduction to information security."


• "Content is a nice starting point for an interest in security."


• "It is a good introduction to security without being too overwhelming."


• "I find the content of the module very interesting and I am now more aware on what information security entails."


• "The lessons are relatable to real life problems."


• "A good exposure to information security. Content is easy to understand and relatable."


• "Understanding on the basic principle in security are useful."


• "Fun, applicable."


• "I enjoyed the examples that the lecturer and guest lecturer gave as it felt very real and made me curious."


• "Has hands on experience with using security vulnerabilities to break sub–systems."


• "Easy to follow the subject content and the fact that there were guest lecturers inivited."


• "Learn new concepts."


• "Clear notes."


• "The pace."


• "Interesting module."


• "Interesting, assignments were fun."


• "Interesting."

• "The CTF assignments! Very fun and enjoyable."


• "Very fun CTF–style assignments that are really different from the usual typical coding assignments."


• "The CTFs were fun and encourages thinking."


• "The assignments were well thought out."


• "Assignments (capture the flag assignments were interesting)."


• "The assignments were extremely useful in applying the concepts learnt. A lot of them required some extra knowledge too; However, as someone interested in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, I thoroughly enjoyed the tasks."


• "The assignments that tested our skills were interesting."


• "CTF assignments were quite difficult but fun."


• "The assignments are fun as well, even though can be challenging without the hints/help."


• "The assignments, they may have been hard but its a good practice as I intend to take part in other CTF challenges."


• "Assignments were challenging and sometimes fun."


• "The assignments."

• "Easy to follow the subject content and the fact that there were guest lecturers inivited."


• "The guest lectures by Group IB and government sector were very insightful, and demonstrated how knowledge in this module can be applied to the real world."

Additional Comments in AY2020-21 Semester 1:

• "It broadens my knowledge on basic computer security concepts which is very relevant nowadays."


• "Interesting."


• "It was interesting to learn about real world security problems."


• "It is a good, well–structured and timed module."


• "I learn how to hack."


• "Lots of security hands–on and exposure."


• "Content is not too technical so it is good for an intro mod."


• "Nice labs."

• "CTF"


• "CTF Assignments."


• "Assignments were very fun."


• "CTF challenges allow me to see concepts in lectures applied in action."


• "I loved the capture the flag assignments which were fun and they really helped me to learn a lot outside the module's content."


• "The assignments, although hard, are fun. The presentation bit was also very interesting."


• "It was fun completing CTFs as assignments."


• "CTF assignments really improved my practical skills and allowed me to apply what I learnt in lectures on a practical basis through UNIX, HTML, etc."


• "It's practical assignments allow hands–on experience on hacking websites and exploiting vulnerabilities taught in lesson."


• "Assignment can be interesting/fun to solve."


• "The assignment is tough but fun."


• "Fun assignments."

• "The tutorials and content is very interesting."


• "Hands–on assignments, self–exploration activities"


• "A lot of content that was beyond the scope of the mod but still helped to reinforced understanding quite a fair bit. Personally really did appreciate this sharing and especially since it allows students to get a better idea of what sort of attacks are available out in the world right now instead of just thinking that the content taught is just for the sake of doing well in exams."