In today's interconnected world, cyber security is not just important—it is essential. From businesses to schools, homes, personal devices, and even vehicles, everything is linked up! This module dives deep into the fascinating realm where cyber security – including general topics and specialist areas such as cryptography – take centre stage. Get ready to explore how these fields shape the modern technology landscape, from fundamental security principles to the intricate dance between risk management, cybercrime, usable security and professional aspects. You'll unravel the mysteries of ciphers, delve into the world of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, and even take a thoughtful look at cyber-attacks. You'll also examine their social and technical dimensions and explore effective risk treatment measures. This includes robust security controls and the use of upcoming mechanisms such as cyber insurance. The knowledge you will gain on this module provides a strong foundation to guide and inform security efforts within an organisation. Prepare to embark on a journey where every click, every byte, and every line of code matters.
Total Contact Hours (Lectures, Seminars, Classes) 32
Mini Practical worth 50%
Decryption Mini Project worth 50%
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like, including composite form of reassessment for mini project.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
Critically assess how foundational cyber security concepts, mechanisms and assumptions contribute to the protection of modern digital systems and applications.
Analyse security problems across technical, organisational and human contexts, including how controls, behaviours and/or techniques can reduce risk.
Evaluate and justify appropriate security decisions for a given system or organisation, drawing on principles of risk management, secure design and/or cryptography.
Apply and communicate cyber security methods, including relevant algorithmic and cryptographic approaches, to address practical security requirements.
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