Modules

Modules may include: Level 6 Penetration Testing (20 credits). Before you can confront cyber criminals successfully, you have to think like them even though you are not like them. This module will enable you to be the cyber defender you will be trained to be. The module will further your understanding of penetration testing whilst simulating attacks against networks, devices and applications to identify the vulnerability of specific technologies and learn how you would prevent such attacks. Module topics may include: Advanced Penetration Testing concepts, techniques and tools Identifying vulnerabilities Privilege escalation/elevation in a Windows environment Advanced exploitation using tools such as Metasploit and post-exploitation techniques Modelling and analysing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) The Cyber Kill-Chain framework – reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, etc. Ethics and ethical considerations in Penetration Testing Cyber Security Incident Management (20 credits). Within this module, your knowledge and skills of cyber security incident management will be developed. You will learn how to plan and respond to incidents, investigating, analysing, interpreting and preserving evidence. Module topics may include: Cyber Security and Incident Management Concepts Incident response and management requirements – regulatory and legal requirement Incident response frameworks and processes Risk assessment and implementation of risk control strategies Planning for cyber incidents Investigating security incidents – types and methods of investigations Intrusion monitoring, detection, analysis, logging, response, and management Tools for incident response Ethics and ethical considerations in cyber security incident management Research Methods (20 Credits) You will acquire the skills required to complete an independent study project, including critical reading, critical thinking, analysis of data using statistical methods and reflective practice. Module topics may include: Research projects – research approaches, research tools, academic writing styles and formats, report writing skills Nature of data – qualitative, quantitative, objective, subjective, accuracy, precision, errors, significance, reliability Data collection – probability sampling: random, systematic, stratified, and clustered Data analysis and types of statistics Principles of Ethical Practice Digital Entrepreneurship (20 Credits) Explore entrepreneurial ventures and develop your digital skills, tools, practises and processes looking at marketing strategies and how to generate income. Module topics may include: Business Ideas – Blog, Vlog, podcast, e-book, technologies etc. The similarities and differences, including positives and negatives, of all the major digital and social media platforms Business feasibility Strategies for monetising digital ideas Digital Skills for business Digital etiquette Major Project (40 credits). In this practical module You will identify a cyber problem and deliver a solution to rectify the problem using a range of development methodologies. Module topics may include: Key concepts, tools, techniques and approaches to project management – time management, resource management, stakeholders, frameworks, and methodologies Project management essentials: planning; scheduling; estimating; risk management; resource allocation; monitoring and control, etc. Methods of research, instruments of research, analysing the data Evaluating the solution, evaluating the project. critical discussion of results, conclusions and recommendations Ethics in research, authorisation/approval process, informed consent, securing data, specific ethical issues in computing disciplines

Assessment method

Assessment methods may include:

• Practical demonstrations

• Portfolios

• Essays/Report

• Case studies

• Presentations