To provide the student with a solid understanding of infrastructure (cabling, networks, servers and services, security devices) both from the theoretical perspective and as an applied discipline. This module will analyse vulnerabilities in infrastructure and consider strategies to remediate them.

1. D esign and audit the necessary ICT infrastructure appropriate to particular business requirements.
2. Devise and implement solutions to particular service requirements in terms of services, servers and supporting infrastructure.
3. C ritically analyse the possible attack vectors to an infrastructure.
4. Devise and formulate detection and response systems focussed on protecting critical infrastructure.
5. Evaluate and mitigate against techniques for detection avoidance and concealment.
6. Research and defend strategies using appropriate academic and industry sources.

To provide the student with a solid understanding of the role cryptography, authentication and key exchange play in the security of computer systems.  The module will also address the issues of wireless security, block chain and the applications of block chain technology.  In addition, students will gain familiarity with post attack forensic analysis.

1. Synthesise cryptography, authentication and key exchange to form a coherent understanding of the role of cryptography in wired and wireless systems
2. Apply experience with cryptographic attacks and their mitigation. 
3. Produce original research based texts to communicate ideas concisely and effectively in written work which shows clear expression and coherent structure.
4. Forensically analyse and critically review a RAM based attack.
5. Defend a position on a selected aspect of cryptographic security.
6. Perform mathematical calculations that show deep understanding of cryptographic primitives.

To provide the student with a practitioner's understanding of information security from the view of various stakeholders, roles and process that interact with data at rest or data in transit. This module will cover the core competencies and lead the learner to investigate further new areas as they arise.

1. A udit the necessary Information Systems appropriate to particular business requirements.
2. Critically analyse current best practice frameworks and methodologies for the implementation of security protocols for information systems .
3. Devise a scalable risk management plan including an appropriate risk response strategy based on risk analysis
4. Perform risk analysis to categorise and prioritize risk for communication to stakeholders and to enable directed response and monitoring for emerging risks
5. Devise a strategy for the left-shift of implementation of security protocols from the early stages of the SDLC to enhance the overall ALM
6. Research and defend strategies using appropriate academic and industry sources.

The learner will develop ethical hacking skills in foot printing, scanning, hacking and develop a wide range of effective cross platform countermeasures

1. Evaluate, assess and mitigate information security threats and develop appropriate policies and guidelines.
2. Apply the process and tools used in footprinting a target system.
3. Evaluate appropriate tools and utilities to scan target hosts and networks.
4. Critically evaluating network services and connections to extract enumeration information.
5. Formulate windows service attacks and develop appropriate countermeasures .
6. Analyse applications and services through deep packet inspection and develop signatures to identify malicious packets and attack behaviour.

To provide the student with a significant level of comprehension both of the theoretical concepts underpinning vulnerabilities and also how to implement remediation strategies in modern object oriented programming languages.

1. Critically analyse relevant topics in advanced secure programming.
2. Evaluate memory management problems and discuss strategies and practical solutions to these issues in a modern object oriented programming language.
3. Develop and evaluate software with security vulnerabilities and propose solutions for security-conscious environments.
4. Produce original texts to communicate ideas concisely and effectively in written work which shows clear expression and coherent structure.
5. Research and evaluate the impact of software security application.
6. Apply and categorise mitigations for various forms of software based attacks.

To provide the student with a solid background to information security management in projects and services from the governance level. As part of this module learners are encouraged to contribute to the leadership of their group by displaying critical thinking, analytical skills and judgement particularly when reviewing the impact of their decisions within the wider context.

1. Critically assess the governance of IT security, e valuat ing the wider business and strategic environments within which the project resides .
2. Determine issues relating to the management of large scale complex projects and services including diverse underlying architectures.
3. Examine dynamic problems in an abstract form, analyse them and present a concrete controlled solution.
4. Analyse and evaluate the main approaches in a comprehensive management project plan which incorporates a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
5. Research and defend strategies in a professional manner using appropriate academic and industry sources.
6. Discuss competencies in the determination, integration and management of communication and documentation needs over a project or service lifecycle.

The learner will also examine the security and vulnerabilities of web platforms and develop best practice in the area. The module will provide the student with skills and knowledge of vulnerabilities, web application attacks and threat intelligence.

1. Evaluate and test exploit code on remote machines using an anti-forensic framework.
2. Formulate and test solutions to zero day vulnerabilities.
3. Analyse, i nvestigate and assess web application vulnerabilities.
4. Research, develop and test appropriate solutions for web application security threats.
5. Evaluate and develop a secure threat posture based on Threat Intelligence management.
6. Research and evaluate advanced persistent threats and develop appropriate policies and countermeasures.

To provide the student with a significant level of comprehension both Web Application security and relevant software compliance standards.

1. Critically analyse selected topics in Web Application and software security.
2. Develop and evaluate applications with security vulnerabilities and propose solutions for security-conscious environments.
3. Produce original texts to communicate ideas concisely and effectively in written work which shows clear expression and coherent structure.
4. Appraise, review and critically and reflexively formulate issues involved in designing, developing and implementing a secure application from both a legal and ethical point of view.
5. Research and evaluate future trends in the field of application security and standards.
6. Revise and document the security of applications using various analysis techniques.

This module involves working on a research dissertation over an extended period. Working under the guidance of an academic supervisor, the module allows the student to develop theoretical and applied skills in using contemporary computing science techniques both from a theoretical perspective and as an applied discipline. The dissertation represents the capstone work on a topic related to their chosen programme of study.

1. Develop appropriate data collection instruments for mixed methods research and to evaluate each for their appropriateness to the research question;
2. Engage in a sustained piece of individual, academic research on a chosen topic within the field(s) specifically relevant to the course;
3. Read widely and critically reflect on a number of pieces of written research in an appropriate and thorough manner;
4. Evaluate varying methodological approaches and to adopt the necessary approaches suitable to the topic being researched;
5. Produce a dissertation that evaluates and synthesises quanti t at ive (statistical) approaches such as empirical tests on a hypothesis;
6. Produce a dissertation that evaluates and synthesises qualitative research methods such as the literature review and dissertation proposal and displays evidence of independent research skills.