Digital Forensics including Foundation Year

Digital Forensics & Computer Security 

This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts surrounding digital forensics and computer security.  

Fundamentals of Secure Programming 

This module provides students with an understanding of the basics of secure computer programming, allowing them to demonstrate an understanding of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).    

Fundamentals of Computer Systems 

The module aims to expose the students to the fundamentals of binary computers by utilising interactive small devices.    

Foundation of Mathematics for Cyber 

This module will focus on Mathematics that is relevant to Cyber Security students.  It will provide students with necessary mathematical techniques required to comprehend the technical aspects of computer operation. 

Cyber Project 

The module aims to introduce students to research and project work. This will encourage students to learn how to manage a small project, and to run it effectively and under certain time constraints.   

Programming

To introduce the fundamentals of procedural programming and understand the factors associated with the development of applications, and to be able to customise and build simple applications.  

Professional Practice and Employability

To introduce professional practice in computing, developing academic skills and knowledge relating to legal, social, ethical and professional aspects of computing and to develop employability skills and the student's academic skills particularly in the areas of self-reflection and research. 

Network Configuration  

To introduce basic networking concepts in a practical context, including the design, installation and configuration of a network and to introduce networking protocols and services including addressing mechanisms, in the context of existing and emerging network technologies and standards. 

Information Security & Governance  

Develop the knowledge of the underlying principles of IT Governance and Information Security. 

Cyber Security Tools and Practices 

To develop skills and knowledge by introducing different aspects of cybersecurity and the tools and practices used within the cybersecurity industry, within the context of legal, social, ethical and professional issues. 

Computer Systems & Security

To introduce students to the fundamental architecture and function of computer systems to underpin the practical aspects of cyber security and digital forensics. 

Forensic Digital Evidence

To provide knowledge of the tools and techniques associated with computer forensics and to develop the students ability to apply computer forensics principles to a range of problems.  

Cyber Crime Research Project
To develop skills and knowledge in critically researching and examining a topic in depth, drawing from a wide range of academic sources and producing a research paper. This module will also prepare students for the final year dissertation project.

Post Incident Analysis
To demonstrate and evaluate a systematic understanding of the principles and practices associated with post-incident analysis and Incident Response.

Compliance and Risk Management
To develop an ability to evaluate and analyse the underlying principles of strategic risk management, governance and compliance strategies in order to manage a corporate information security governance infrastructure at the strategic and tactical levels.

Securing Data with Cryptography
To enable students to develop an understanding of cryptography and cryptanalysis.

Digital Crime Scene Management
Develop and demonstrate knowledge of the tools and techniques associated with the creation and delivery of a digital forensic investigation.

Digital Forensic Techniques

Develop advanced practical and theoretical principles regarding Digital Forensics on a variety of devices and sources and be able to evaluate, analyse and apply investigative solutions on a range of sources and devices.  

Cyber Professional in Practice

Consolidate employability and professional practices in cyber security and computing professionals and enhance graduate attributes in alignment with the 2030 strategy. Develop critical awareness and demonstrate knowledge of workplace conduct, equality and diversity legislation and practices. 

Secure Operations & Incident Management

To evaluate, analyse and synthesize the capability to perform security operations and incident management. 

Cyber Dissertation Project

To provide students with an opportunity to research, design, develop and evaluate a solution to a problem identified within the pertinent specialised programme of study.