BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up)

This module aims to provide students with a critical understanding of security threats against network and cloud computing systems and the security measures designed to protect such systems.

The module will explicitly develop students’ knowledge and experience in the design and application of network and cloud security solutions. The module will also equip students for further academic study and future employability in the area of cyber security.

Digital crimes are becoming far more sophisticated and harder to fight against. Therefore the need for educating cybersecurity, investigation, and e-Discovery professionals is more critical than ever-there is a large talent gap for people with these skills.

It is imperative to explore advanced detective and preventive technology in combating the ever-changing digital and cybercrimes. This module provides knowledge of how to detect and prevent digital crimes and cyber incident at both law enforcement and corporate level.

In this module, students are also prepared for their career as a professional working in Cyber security and notably the digital investigation and e-discovery domains.

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.

The module enables students to demonstrate their acquired knowledge and skills through a systematic and creative investigation of a project work in accordance with their course requirements.

The topic of investigation will cover a broad spectrum of various analysis and techniques and will lead to a comprehensive and concise academic/industry-related report.

This module is in particular for those who wish to specialise in understanding, developing, and the application of IT security systems and measures in IT environments.

It focuses on various aspects of security management and deals mainly with risk assessment, risk management, and standards and procedures. It provides students with an appreciation of the benefits security management provides within an information systems domain.

This includes the choice and application of appropriate risk assessment and risk management techniques, coupled with an understanding of security standards and procedures.

The aim of the module is to explore how projects are analysed, developed and managed in a business setting and the types of project methodologies that are used.

Students will engage in using a methodology such as Agile in a team setting to understand the different roles within the Agile methodology. The module will examine the role and value of project management tools. The module will use case studies to gain a deeper knowledge of how projects are analysed, developed and managed.

The module will be assessed by means of a 3000 word report based on a chosen case study.

The module enables students to undertake an appropriate, short professional activity related to their course at level 6 with a business or community organisation and to gain credit for their achievements.

The activity can be professional training or certification, a volunteering activity, employment through internal or external work-based placements, research-related activities, business start-up projects, entrepreneurship programs and more. Please see the complete list of accepted activities on WebLearn.