CYBER SECURITY

This module will enable you to develop a deep understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of cyber forensics. It prepares you to use various forensic investigation approaches and tools necessary to start a cyber forensics investigation. It introduces methodologies that guide the digital investigative process (i.e., collection, interpretation, analysis and reporting), and key techniques that can be applied for interpretation and analysis of digital evidence in the context of cyber forensics.

This module will teach you the underlying principles and provide you with practical experience to design and implement scalable, secure databases. You will carry out the analysis, design and implementation of a database application to solve a specific problem. You will use the SQL language and database triggers. The module also covers Relational Database Management System features such as transaction management, locking and consistent backups and will investigate SQL optimisation issues.

This module will provide you with the opportunity to improve your understanding of web development, and your judgement of the effectiveness of different development techniques, both in theory and in practice. You will cover important techniques and issues in designing and building large scale web systems, as well as considering development methods and patterns which enhance security, maintainability, and testability. The module will familiarise you with relevant web development client side and server-side scripting languages.

This module is designed to develop understanding, knowledge and skills associated with the various malicious hacking attacks targeting computer systems and the appropriate safeguards needed to minimise such attacks. It also aims at increasing the knowledge and understanding of ethical hacking and also allow you to get familiar with industry-standard hacking tools and learn how to apply these in an ethical manner to determine system vulnerabilities.

This module will provide a deep and systematic understanding of the nature and conduct of cyber security research. It will equip you with the ability to undertake independent research. You will also consider the Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional (LSEP) issues applicable to the cyber industry.

The main aim of this module is to provide you with in-depth coverage of the network security fundamental concepts, network threats and attacks, network defence - perimeter, defence in depth. The module will cover several topics related to data and network security namely cryptography, including private and public-key cryptography, cryptographic protocols, IP and network security protocols, email and web security, viruses, and the configuration of firewalls, switches, and routers. The concepts introduced in lectures are reinforced with the help of extensive hands-on laboratory workshops and allow you to explore the wider impact of security via a consideration of related legal, ethical, and social issues.

You will gain valuable work experience on a 48 week work placement. This is an exciting opportunity to put what you have learned into practice, broaden your experience and demonstrate your abilities to potential employers.

The module blends the domains of cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI). This covers the fundamentals of AI for Security and how AI can solve problems in the cyber security space. This cyber security module presents and demonstrates AI approaches including problem solving, knowledge representation and machine learning that can be adapted to detect potential attacks and protect your systems.

This module introduces students to contemporary topics in cyber security and considers the latest and emerging trends, techniques, and tools in the cyber security arena. This can include cloud computing, virtualisation, blockchain technology, and Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for cyber security. ZTNA has recently emerged as a more secure option for controlling remote access to sensitive data and reducing the likelihood of an attack. This module will emphasis on how to protect organisations from cyber threats by adopting emerging trends.

This module will provide an opportunity for you to learn the cyber security incident management process which includes reporting, investigation, corrective action - incident response, assessment, and review . You will learn mature approach to handling computer security incidents, once an incident has been identified, how systems should be set up to notify that a response is required and then a process of containment, eradication, recovery and education should be followed.

This module will provide an opportunity for you to conduct research into an unfamiliar aspect of Cyber Security and enable you to develop and apply Cyber Security skills to a substantial problem. You will synthesise what you have learned from other modules and be provided with an opportunity to work independently.

This module will cover secure programming of effective system analysis, design, and implementation to ensure the developed program is safe from cyber-attacks. You will be introduced to various techniques that can be applied for secure software development and to ensure the system is not exposed to cyber-attacks. Students will preferably use Object-Oriented programming languages and be exposed to advanced programming features which make a program efficient, effective, and secure. You will develop advanced programming skills with a selected programming language.