• ## Essential Units for BSc Cyber Security RQF Level Course **Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Defining Cybersecurity:** Understanding the core principles, objectives, and challenges of information security. * **• The Cybersecurity Landscape:** Exploring the diverse range of threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies involved in cyber security. * **• Risk Management:** Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential security risks to protect critical assets. **Module 2: Threat Intelligence and Security Assessment
• Gathering and Analyzing Threat Intelligence:** Understanding the importance of threat intelligence and how to collect, analyze, and interpret it. * **• Vulnerability Assessment:** Identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. * **• Penetration Testing:** Performing ethical hacking exercises to test the security of a simulated system. **Module 3: Network Security
• Network Fundamentals:** Understanding the basics of computer networks, including cables, switches, and routers. * **• Network Security Fundamentals:** Implementing basic security measures like firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and antivirus software. * **• Wireless Network Security:** Securing wireless networks, including encryption, authentication, and access control. **Module 4: Operating System Security
• Linux Operating System:** Exploring the Linux operating system, including user management, process management, and security commands. * **• Windows Operating System:** Understanding the Windows operating system, including user management, security settings, and malware protection. * **• Mobile Device Security:** Securing mobile devices, including passwords, encryption, and device authentication. **Module 5: Application Security
• Web Application Security:** Securing web applications, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and session hijacking. * **• Mobile Application Security:** Protecting mobile applications from malicious code, unauthorized access, and data breaches. * **• Cloud Security:** Understanding cloud computing, security risks, and best practices for cloud security. **Module 6: Cryptography and Network Security
• Encryption and Decryption:** Understanding the principles of encryption and decryption, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography. * **• Network Security Protocols:** Implementing secure protocols like HTTPS, SSH, and VPNs to protect communication channels. * **• Secure Coding Practices:** Writing secure code and best practices to prevent vulnerabilities. **Module 7: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• Incident Response Fundamentals:** Understanding incident response processes, roles, and responsibilities. * **• Disaster Recovery Fundamentals:** Planning and implementing disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime and protect critical data. * **• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery:** Understanding the importance of business continuity and disaster recovery in a cyber security context. **Module 8: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Laws:** Understanding relevant laws and regulations governing cybercrime and data protection. * **• Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity:** Exploring the ethical and legal considerations of hacking and cyberattacks. * **• Cybersecurity and Social Responsibility:** Understanding the role of individuals and organizations in promoting cybersecurity. **Module 9: Advanced Security Topics
• Advanced Threat Intelligence and Analytics:** Developing advanced threat intelligence techniques and analyzing complex security incidents. * **• Cloud Security Advanced Topics:** Deep dive into cloud security topics like IAM, security automation, and DevOps. * **• Cryptography and Network Security Advancements:** Exploring emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) in cybersecurity. **Module 10: Project Management and Security Management
• Project Management Fundamentals:** Understanding project management principles and methodologies. * **• Security Management Fundamentals:** Implementing and maintaining a robust security management framework. * **• Security Operations Center (SOC):** Understanding the role and functions of a SOC and its importance in cybersecurity.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.