Introduces the relationship between cyber security, information security and digital forensics.
Develops a strong foundation in protecting information and information systems.
Examines common cyber threats, vulnerabilities and attack techniques used against individuals and organisations.
Introduces technologies and practices used to protect computer networks and communications.
Covers techniques for protecting computers, servers and other endpoint devices
Develops understanding of how organisations control access to systems and digital resources.
Introduces methods for identifying weaknesses and improving the security posture of systems.
Teaches learners how organisations detect, contain, investigate and recover from cyber security incidents.
Introduces digital evidence and the principles governing its identification, collection and preservation.
Develops practical knowledge of acquiring digital evidence while maintaining evidence integrity.
Introduces techniques for examining storage media and recovering relevant digital information.
Provides practical knowledge of investigating digital evidence from Windows and Linux systems.
Introduces techniques for analysing volatile memory and network evidence during security investigations.
Examines digital evidence generated through web browsers, email systems and mobile devices.
Introduces safe and controlled analysis of suspicious files and malicious software
Provides practical exposure to common categories of cyber security and digital forensic tools in a controlled learning environment.
Covers the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities involved in cyber security and digital forensic investigations.
Provides learners with an opportunity to apply their knowledge through a complete simulated cyber security incident and digital forensic investigation.