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Cyber Security Threats - COM00149M

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• Department: Computer Science
• Module co-ordinator: Dr. Angus Marshall
• Credit value: 15 credits
• Credit level: M
• Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
  • See module specification for other years: 2021-22 2024-25

Module summary

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.

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Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Online Teaching Period 5 2022-23

Module aims

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.

Module learning outcomes

Be able to:

1. Identify and analyse major threat types in a variety of systems,

2. Propose an appropriate high-level security management approach for a security-sensitive system in a defined regulatory environment,

3. Critically evaluate and apply a standard risk assessment approach/tools to identify threats to a system,

4. Critically assess the relative merits of specific solution approaches for particular contexts,

5. Critically discuss leading edge research in cyber security and the challenges faced.

6. Critically evaluate the legal and ethical issues in cyber security.

Module content

Topics:

 

1. Computer security major threat types

2. Hacker techniques

3. Computer security technology

4. Security policy including data classification

5. Network scanning

6. Cyber attacks and cyber detective

7. Forensic evidence

Assessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Essay/coursework Report	N/A	100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Essay/coursework Report	N/A	100

Module feedback

Feedback will be given in line with University policy. 

Indicative reading

William (Chuck) Easttom, Computer Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, Pearson IT Certification, 2016.