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CS423 - Cyber Security

TIMETABLETEACHING MATERIAL
Credits10
Level4
SemesterTerm 1
AvailabilityAvailable to participants taking the BSc Hons Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship.
PrerequisitesA good, practical knowledge of computer science including programming.
Learning Activities Breakdown12 tutorials, online study and preparation for the quizzes and the assignments.
Items of Assessment2
AssessmentThe class is assessed 100% by coursework 

 

LecturerRosanne English

Aims and Objectives

The aim of this class is to develop fundamental understanding of key aspects of cyber security and how they relate to modern professional practice. By the end of the module students should have developed a security mindset which allows them to consider key elements of cyber security as they apply to a range of computer systems. 

Learning Outcomes

After completing this class participants will be able to: 

  1. Identify and critically assess threats for a given context. 
  2. Evaluate an existing or proposed system in terms of potential vulnerabilities and argue appropriate mitigation techniques for a given context. 
  3. Design and implement an aspect of technical security which makes use of appropriate techniques. 
  4. Compare and contrast aspects of managing cyber security such as cyber security frameworks.

Syllabus

Principal topics to be covered include access control, network security, cryptography, threat modelling and management of cyber security within an enterprise environment. 

Recommended Reading

This list is indicative only – the class lecturer may recommend alternative reading material. Please do not purchase any of the reading material listed below until you have confirmed with the class lecturer that it will be used for this class.

Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Stallings, William 

Transferable skills

During and after completing this class participants will: 

  1. Develop their communication skills. 
  2. Develop their independent and critical thinking skills. 
  3. Develop their team-working skills.

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