Security Fundamentals

The aim of the Security Fundamentals module (COMP07075) is to provide students fundamentals of security, including general security architecture and principles of secure design, cryptography, and system threats and vulnerabilities.  This module also introduces security issues of data, network and software development that affect the ICT systems. 

In addition, general ethical and legal issues and general organisational operations of secure systems are also provided to give students an overview of operating secure systems. 

Undertaking this module will develop a range of graduate attributes.  Knowledge and understanding of behind the principles and techniques used to secure the data and information for current and future applications.  Tracking, reviewing and offering most up-to-date scientific literature will develop analytical approach and presentation skills.  The module will emphasis on various innovative research and development techniques in Information.  Security and focus on developing innovative and analytical research thinking and consideration of ethical issues.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the general architecture of the secure systems and designing principles of security, including the legal and ethical issues
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of basic computers and operating systems as well as knowledge of networking fundamentals including the OSI model
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the weaknesses and vulnerability of systems and access control to these systems
• Demonstrate a good understanding of algorithms in cryptography
• Effectively apply security measures to protect data, networks and software

This is an SCQF Level 7 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

 

Pre-Masters Cyber Security pathway

This module is part of our 120-credit pre-Masters Cyber Security pathway.  For those who do not currently meet the entry requirements for the MSc Cyber Security but do possess an ordinary degree (in any subject) from the UK, completion of this pathway provides an alternative route to entry.  Additionally, this pathway – and the individual modules within it – provides an opportunity to upskill and reskill for those aspiring to develop a career within Cyber Security. 

The six modules within the pathway can be undertaken as follows:

Option 1: 

Year 1		Year 2		Year 3
Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 1	Trimester 2
Linux: Tools and Administration	Security Fundamentals	Digital Forensic Analysis	CCNA: CyberOps	Network Security	Web Application Security Testing

 

Option 2:

Year 1		Year 2
Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 1	Trimester 2
Linux: Tools and Administration	Security Fundamentals	Network Security	CCNA: CyberOps
Digital Forensic Analysis			Web Application Security Testing

 

Delivery

This module will be delivered at the Lanarkshire campus on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Raman Singh.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk. 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.