Foundations of Cyber Security (Microcredential)

This microcredential gives an overview of securing the organisations business assets based on risk management approach.

Students will:

• develop an understanding of the risks and defense mechanisms for:
  • network
  • application
  • physical, and
  • wireless security
• gain insight into:
  • the fundamental concepts of modern cryptography and its applications in cybersecurity
  • foot printing
  • enumeration and
  • social engineering aspects
  • wireless networks, desktop, and operating system vulnerabilities

• gain an understanding of the steps and process of network defense.

Term 1: This course will be delivered between 13th February 2024 and 6th April 2024 - two hours per week for eight weeks.