QCF BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Course

• ## QCF BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Course Units **Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• im_introduction_to_cybersecurity** • Introduction to cybersecurity, its importance, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. • **im_types_of_cybersecurity** • Exploring different types of cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and threats. **Module 2: Network Security
• im_network_security** • Understanding network infrastructure, vulnerabilities, and security controls. • **im_network_security_assessments** • Performing network assessments to identify security weaknesses. **Module 3: Operating System Security
• im_operating_system_security** • Protecting operating systems from unauthorized access, malware, and vulnerabilities. • **im_password_security** • Implementing strong password practices and best practices for password management. **Module 4: Application Security
• im_application_security** • Protecting applications from vulnerabilities and malicious attacks. • **im_application_security_controls** • Implementing security controls to mitigate application vulnerabilities. **Module 5: Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
• im_ethical_hacking** • Understanding ethical hacking principles and techniques. • **im_cybersecurity_policy** • Implementing and adhering to relevant cybersecurity policies and standards. **Module 6: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• im_incident_response** • Understanding incident response processes and procedures. • **im_disaster_recovery** • Implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. **Module 7: Cloud Security
• im_cloud_security** • Securing cloud infrastructure, data, and applications. • **im_cloud_security_assessments** • Performing cloud security assessments to identify vulnerabilities. **Module 8: Mobile Security
• im_mobile_security** • Protecting mobile devices and data from vulnerabilities. • **im_mobile_security_best_practices** • Implementing mobile security best practices for enhanced protection. **Module 9: Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity
• im_cybersecurity_threats** • Understanding emerging cyber threats and their impact. • **im_cybersecurity_forensics** • Performing forensic analysis to investigate and recover from cyberattacks. **Module 10: Cybersecurity and Business Continuity
• im_business_continuity** • Understanding the importance of business continuity and disaster recovery. • **im_cybersecurity_business_impact_analysis** • Performing BIA to assess the impact of cyberattacks on business operations.

Assessment

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