SHE level 10 SCQF credit points 20 ECTS credit points 10 Module code MHI226868 Module Leader Omair Uthmani School School of Science & Engineering Subject Computer Networks & Security Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content The security and forensics landscape continues to evolve. With the increasing prevalence of alternative and developing computing environments, such as mobile devices, there is a critical demand for digital forensics practitioners to develop skills allowing them to identify vulnerabilities in, and recover evidence from, a diverse range of sources. This module focuses on building an in-depth understanding of computer system vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on code execution, and on developing methodologies for their exploitation and defense. From an analysis perspective, this module examines the future of digital crime and the forensic response to these threats, together with evolving techniques. Aspects of pertinent legal, ethical and professional issues and requirements are incorporated throughout the syllabus.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Operating System Internals Emerging Digital Technologies (i.e., mobile devices and tablets)
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward Work Based Education aims to maximise the direct and digitally mediated contact time with students by practicing teaching and learning strategies that use authentic work based scenarios and encourage action learning, enquiry based learning, problem based learning and peer learning. All these approaches aim to directly involve the students in the process of learning and to encourage sharing of learning between students. The module team will determine the level and accuracy of knowledge acquisition at key points in the delivery, inputting when necessary either directly or with the support of external experts who will add to the authenticity, the credibility and application of the education and learning in the workplace.
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward C1 Demonstrate logical thinking and problem solving.
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 0 Tutorials 0 Practicals 0 Seminars 22 Independent Learning 158 Assessment 20 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 50 35 Practical skills test. Course Work002 50 35 Knowledge test.
