Curricular information is subject to change.
Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• List and explain hacking offences as defined by the Council of Europe's Convention of Cybercrime
• Explain the purpose of malware
• Describe common methods of malware dispersal and transmission
• Explain the “Business Models” of Malware
• Describe the process of Malware Analysis
• Determine the purpose of unknown executable files in a safe manner
• Detect the signs of malware intrusion on computer systems
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 156 |
| Total | 200 |
In order to take this module you must be a serving member of a law enforcement organisation.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Continuous assessment | Week 6 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): Final exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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