Course overview
This course introduces the principal elements of cybersecurity from an organisational and technical perspective. The aim of the course is to provide students with the foundational knowledge to recognise potential threats and countermeasures and understand the terminology used in the cyber security field.
- Core concepts in Security
- Basics of Cyber Breaches
- Basics of Cyber Defence
Course learning outcomes
- Outline key security principles including confidentiality, reliability, and authentication
- Identify technical vulnerabilities in networked systems
- Explain the human, physical, technical, organisational, legal and ethical factors impacting security
- Describe the applications of cryptography in security
- Explain contemporary cyber attacks and defences
- Explain relevant concepts in network protocols and applications
Degree list
The following degrees include this course