IY0S361 - Cyber Security and Forensics 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY0S361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cyber Security and Forensics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Kim Smith | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Bellamy, Peter Eden, Richard Ward, Rhian Newman, Hannah Seale, Adam Jones, Jennifer Whewell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100376 - computer and information security | 100385 - computer forensics | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 60 | 40 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the key areas relating to digital forensics and cyber security
Content Summary
• Preliminaries of computer security and digital forensics
• Securing and encrypting data
• Fundamentals of information security and cyber laws
• Current cyber threats and methods to alleviate them
• Future challenges for cyber
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate an understanding of current cyber attacks |
| LO2 | To explain basic techniques of protecting information and systems |
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 and material from across the module. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Three set tasks. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |