Teaching the fundamentals of cyber security and understanding of typical threats. You will become familiar with a range of technologies and regulations that can reduce risk, increase protection and remain compliant.
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Online Teaching Period 3 2021-22 |
This module will provide the fundamental aspects of cyber security. Students will develop an understanding of typical threats, and become familiar with a range of technologies that can help to reduce risks. The module will also explore the leading edge research challenges, legal and ethical issues in cyber security.
Be able to:
Identify and analyse major threat types in a variety of systems,
Propose an appropriate high-level security management approach for a security-sensitive system in a defined regulatory environment,
Critically evaluate and apply a standard risk assessment approach/tools to identify threats to a system,
Critically assess the relative merits of specific solution approaches for particular contexts,
Critically discuss leading edge research in cyber security and the challenges faced.
Critically evaluate the legal and ethical issues in cyber security.
Topics:
Computer security major threat types
Hacker techniques
Computer security technology
Security policy including data classification
Network scanning
Cyber attacks and cyber detective
Forensic evidence
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Report |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Report |
N/A | 100 |
Feedback will be given in line with University policy.
William (Chuck) Easttom, Computer Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, Pearson IT Certification, 2016.