CSC-30057 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

Cyber Security is a major concern for governments, companies, organisations and citizens alike. This module provides students with an overview of cyber security competencies required to protect information systems (hardware, software and associated infrastructure), the data on them, and the services they provide, from unauthorised access, harm or misuse. It also gives hands-on experience of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of cyber security, as well as other important areas such as legal, management, crime, risk, social and human factors.
This module covers the essentials of cybersecurity based on selected topics in the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (https://www.cybok.org/knowledgebase1_1/).

This module aims to provide students with an overview of cyber security competencies required to protect information systems (hardware, software and associated infrastructure), the data on them, and the services they provide, from unauthorised access, harm or misuse. It aims to give practical experience of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of cyber security, as well as other important areas such as legal, management, crime, risk, social and human factors.
This module covers the essentials of cybersecurity based on selected topics in the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (https://www.cybok.org/knowledgebase1_1/).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories of Cyber Security: 1
Analyse and evaluate the design and formulation of Cyber Security solutions: 2
Select relevant Cyber Security tools and techniques, and show how they can be effectively applied to solve real-world problems in the Cyberspace: 2

Study hours

11 hours of lectures;
11 hours of interactive large group sessions;
11 hours of lab based practicals;
2 hours to sit the in-class test;
115 hours of independent directed study, including reviewing and revising notes from lectures, reading background material, preparing for and completing assessment.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment