IY2D401 - Cyber Security Group Practitioner Project 01 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2030 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IY2D401
Module Title: Cyber Security Group Practitioner Project
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
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100376 - computer and information security 100812 - project management
HECOS Code Weighting: 30 70

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 30 Jul 2030

Module Aims

To give the student experience of managing and working within a real-world project employing a structured \\\"Cyber Security\\\" approach in the development process. 

Content Summary

As this is primarily a practical module, there will be limited formal delivery, rather the students will build on their understanding of Cyber Security from previous content. 

Formally delivered material will include the following topic areas: 

Project Management in Cyber Security 

  • Introduction to project management methodologies such as Agile, Kanban, Scrum, and software management tools. 

  • By subdividing the work into several milestones, team members will also have an opportunity to manage a milestone. 

  • Collaboration Tools GitHub / Slack / MS Teams / Version Control 

  • Trello / Gantt Chart / Communication Tools - Slack / MS Teams 

Introduction to LSEPI Framework in Cyber Security 

  • Explanation of LSEPI (Legal, Social, Ethical, and Professional Issues). 

  • Understanding the impact of each element in the framework. 

  • Adapting LSEPI to project management principles. 

 

Professional Practice and employability issues 

 

  • Working in small and large teams, project management, customer relations, identifying knowledge gaps and self-motivated research for filling of these. 

  • Professional standards, Professional communication, technical documents, presentations 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Practical Classes and Workshops 48
Independent Study 60
Formative Assessment (scheduled) 5
Formative Assessment - Independent 15
Groupwork 180
Problem/Challenge based learning 80
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Ability to recognise the legal, social, ethical, and professional issues involved in the exploitation of Cyber Security guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices.
LO2 Knowledge and understanding of project management, source/version control, specification, design, implementation, deployment, and evaluation techniques for delivering a solution that meets contextual goals, as well as commercial and economic issues, and working within a team.
LO3 Ability to reflect on the nature of professional practice, not only to identify the gaps between current capabilities and expectations but also to reflect upon the way the work experiences contributed to professional abilities and to use this insight to inform future personal/professional development.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 A purposeful compilation of student work that?demonstrates effort, progress and achievement aligned?to one or more themes. The output being one final?portfolio of work with one mark awarded. 0 6000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Calder, A; Watkins, S (2020) IT governance: an international guide to data security and ISO 27001/ISO 27002. Croydon; CPI Group UK 

Cottrell, S. (2021) Skills for success: Personal Development and Employability. 

London: Red Globe Press 

Cottrell, S (2017) Critical Thinking Skills. London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 

Jahankhan H (2020) Cyber Security Practitioners Guide 

Peck, J; Coyle, M (2012) Write it right: the secrets of effective writing. London: Red Globe Press