ITNS502 : Forensics, Malware, and Penetration Testing

Department

Department of Computer Networks

Academic Program

Master in Cyber Security

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This module will look at ways of assessing the security of computer software and hardware, and how to investigate and respond when security has been compromised. A range of methods and tools will be introduced to identify vulnerabilities, and to analyze systems that have already been attacked.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge &understand

mental skills

Practical & professional skills

General and transferable skills

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures.
  • Lab-work.
  • Fieldwork.
  • Case studies.
  • Exercises and home-works.

Methods of assessments

  • Assignments.
  • Exercises and home-works.
  • Written exams.
  • Oral exams.
  • Discussions and presentations.
  • Mini projects

Course contents