IY1S405 - Cyber Tools and Processes 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY1S405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cyber Tools and Processes | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Richard Ward | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Bellamy, Peter Eden | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100376 - computer and information security | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide knowledge of a range of cyber related tools.
To develop the student’s ability to apply to cyber techniques to a range of problems.
Content Summary
- Essential cyber tools
- Linux 101
- Privacy and protecting data
- Information security and securing data
- Digital investigations
- Managing cyber threats
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate an understanding of the practices, principles, standards, legal and ethical issues associated with the current cyber threat landscape. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate the ability to perform digital forensics and cyber security incident management. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that draws on knowledge from the module | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A write up of a digital investigation | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |