IY1S413 - Cyber Security Tools and Techniques 01 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2028 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY1S413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cyber Security Tools and Techniques | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Aubrey | ||
| Module Team: | Ashley Nute, Barbara Hayman, David Reed, Gaynor Davies, Robert James, Christopher Harrison, Michael Aubrey, Dafydd Griffiths | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 30 Jul 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop knowledge of, and skills relevant to important aspects of cybersecurity and the tools and practices used in 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 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Direct Study (including online independent learning) | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 8 |
| 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 | 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 1 | A forensics-based investigation and report | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A security-based report on a given topic | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |