Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Apply cybersecurity techniques to practical security problems
- Report on the results obtained
- Evaluate the performance of these techniques
Curricular information is subject to change.
Students are expected to perform an individual investigation and produce a report describing the method of investigation, its results, and a discussion of lessons learned. By doing so, students must demonstrate correct application of skills and knowledge learned in the previous taught modules on the MSc in Cybersecurity programme.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project Supervision | 12 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 350 |
| Total | 362 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning;Problem-based learning;
Lab Work;
Critical Writing
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:The student should have successfully completed the following modules:
- Information Security
- Leadership in Security
- Privacy and Compliance
- Risk Assessment and Standards
- Secure Software Engineering
- Applied Cryptography
- Network Security
- Incident Response
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:COMP47800 - Leadership in Security, COMP47870 - Incident Response, COMP47880 - Network Security, COMP47890 - Applied Cryptography, COMP47900 - Cyber Risk Assessment&Standard, COMP47910 - Secure Software Engineering, COMP47920 - Information Security, LAW42160 - Cybersecurity Law
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report(s): A report discussing the problem you addressed, background concepts that are fundamental to carrying out your work, the design and implementation of your solution, an evaluation and the main findings. | Week 15 | Graded | No | 100 |
Yes |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Students will receive regular verbal feedback during supervisory meetings and can expect feedback from their supervisor on one draft of their project report, provided they supply it in a timely manner.