Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics

The objectives of this module are to enable the learner to:

• Understand Cyber Security concepts and origins
• Understand system forensics theories and concepts
• Use sources to examine contemporary root causes analysis practices
• Present arguments effectively to a group of peers and managers
• Critically apply management approaches to contemporary information technology disaster recovery management practice

Cyber Security

• • Cyber Security overview and origins
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection and Protection
  • Threats and Mitigation

Overview of Computer System Forensics

• • Definitions of Computer System Forensics
  • Understanding the factors that determine which Computer System Forensics approach is appropriate for a variety of contexts
  • Using analysis approaches to assess risk factors
  • Using Data sources for effective analysis
  • Digital Evidence

The origins of evidence gathering approaches in information technology

• • Appropriate handling of evidence (Legal, ethical and privacy issues)
  • Acquisition and storage of Forensic imaging techniques

Hardware Systems

• • Using magnetic and solid-state storage media
  • Partitioning and formatting techniques
  • Caching Data in ROM and RAM storage
  • Other storage devices like photocopiers, cameras, smartphones

Forensic Analysis

• • Understanding formats for stored data
  • Breaking passwords and Keyword searches
  • Internet history analysis
  • Using Alternate Data Streams, Registry, Recycle Bin, System logs

Network Forensics

• • Tools for analysing data types over networks
  • Examining and identifying data traffic types and their origins and destinations
  • Logging and categorising incidents

On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

• Evaluate the evolution of information technology Cyber Security theory and its role in the management of operations in modern business
• Plan and implement effective strategies to ensure systems are secure and fit for purpose
• Critique key information technology disaster recovery management functions, concepts and techniques and their role in organisational efficiency
• Apply information technology security management concepts, techniques for a variety of Cyber Security related contexts
• Assess the importance of the technical environment and how Cyber Security issues affect business

Assessment Method
Continuous assessment of module units with practical exercises to ensure that you have a hands-on understanding of the Cyber Security concepts and skills acquired throughout the course.

Award
Gain a Professional Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics, awarded by Dorset College.