Program Overview

Computer Sciences: Cyber Security (Online)

Overview

Cyber security is now a critical part of all areas of industry. This course explores a range of information and computer security issues. It is suitable for non-specialists.

Course Details

• Credits: 10
• Level: 4
• Computing & Cyber Security

Course Overview

You identify a systematic approach to managing security risks, look at how computers are compromised, what the concept of risk is, and the security triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You learn through weekly pre-recorded content and tasks that can be worked through at your own pace. You also take part in live sessions throughout the course.

What You Study

• Relevant legislation (Data Protection Act, GDPR) and standards (ISO27001)
• Cyber security ethics and professional guidelines
• Vulnerability analysis and scanning
• Common attacks and countermeasures
• Social engineering
• Risk assessment
• Network scanning and enumeration
• Passwords attacks

How You Are Assessed

You submit a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of information security and cybercrime principles and techniques.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum hardware requirements: You utilise a virtual computer hosted at Teesside University. You require a typical Windows PC with a 1.6 GHz or faster processor and 4 GB RAM, and a stable broadband connection.
• International applicants: must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
• Age restriction: Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

• Fee for applicants: £50
• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Online
• Start date: Starts Tuesday 1 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Summer University

• Start date: Starts Tuesday 1 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm
• Age restriction: Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.