Course overview
You identify a systematic approach to managing security risks, looks at how computers are compromised, what the concept of risk is, and the security triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
You learn through weekly pre-recorded content and tasks that can be worked through at your own pace. You also take part in live sessions throughout the course.
This course is delivered online. Please check the entry requirements tab before making your application to ensure you meet the entry criteria and have all the minimum equipment necessary to take part.
Winter university
Start date: Starts Wednesday 22 January, Wednesdays for eight weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm
You can study up to 30 credits at Winter University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email winter.university@tees.ac.uk.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Winter University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 at the time of enrolment you must provide a completed
parental consent form. You can download the parental consent form and send to
winter.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.
Course details
What you study
- relevant legislation (Data Protection Act, GDPR) and standards (ISO27001)
- cyber security ethics and professional guidelines
- vulnerability analysis and scanning
- common attacks and countermeasures
- social engineering
- risk assessment
- network scanning and enumeration
- passwords attacks
How you are assessed
You submit a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of information security and cybercrime principles and techniques.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Minimum hardware requirements
You utilise a virtual computer hosted at Teesside University. You require a typical Windows PC with a 1.6 GHz or faster processor and 4 GB RAM, and a stable broadband connection.
As this is an online course you need access to a computer and be comfortable learning through an online platform. A strong and stable internet connection is required, and a webcam and microphone to participate in any interactive elements of the course.
International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Winter University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 at the time of enrolment you must provide a completed
parental consent form. You can download the parental consent form and send to
winter.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.