IY1S402 - Cyber Security Tools and Practices 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY1S402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cyber Security Tools and Practices | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Peter Eden | ||
| Module Team: | Joshua Richards, Sharan Johnstone, Emma Derbi, Richard Ward, Andrew Bellamy, Rachael Medhurst, Beth Jenkins, Arun Kumar, Nisha Rawindaran | ||
| First Intended Intake: | 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: | 100365 - computer networks | 100376 - computer and information security | 100385 - computer forensics |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 40 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop skills and knowledge by introducing different aspects of cybersecurity and the tools and practices used within the cybersecurity industry, within the context of legal, social, ethical, and professional issues.
Content Summary
Introduction to cybersecurity
Introduction to crime scene law and digital forensics
Data acquisition, extraction and analysis tools and processes
Offensive and defensive security
Common threats and attacks
CIA principles
Cryptography
Network layer attacks and security
Application layer attacks and security
Network monitoring and tools
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Groupwork | 10 |
| Interdisciplinary work | 10 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the application of fundamental cyber security and digital forensics tools and techniques |
| LO2 | Research and demonstrate knowledge and application of Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional practice within cyber security |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 2 | A security-based report on a given topic. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A forensics-based investigation and report. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |