• ## Essential Units for MSc Cyber Security OTHM Online **Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Understanding the threats and vulnerabilities that exist in the digital world. • Cybersecurity Governance: Exploring the key principles and frameworks that govern cyber security. • Ethical Hacking: Delving into the ethical considerations and best practices of ethical hacking. **Module 2: Network Security
• Network Security Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of network security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability assessment. • Wireless Network Security: Exploring the security challenges and best practices for securing wireless networks. • Network Security Management: Implementing effective network security practices to protect critical infrastructure. **Module 3: Operating System Security
• Operating System Security: Protecting operating systems from malware, viruses, and other malicious threats. • Secure Shell (SSH): Learning how to use SSH for secure remote access and passwordless authentication. • Vulnerability Assessment: Performing vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses in operating systems. **Module 4: Application Security
• Application Security: Protecting applications from vulnerabilities and malicious attacks. • SQL Injection: Understanding and preventing SQL injection attacks. • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Exploring the dangers of XSS and how to protect against it. **Module 5: Cloud Security
• Cloud Security: Understanding the security challenges and best practices for cloud computing. • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implementing IAM solutions to control access to cloud resources. • Data Security in the Cloud: Protecting sensitive data in the cloud. **Module 6: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• Incident Response: Understanding the steps involved in incident response and recovery. • Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT): Learning about the role and responsibilities of a CIRT. • Disaster Recovery: Implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of a cyber attack. **Module 7: Cryptography and Cybersecurity
• Encryption: Understanding the principles of encryption and how it protects data. • Digital Signatures: Learning about digital signatures and their role in cybersecurity. • Blockchain Technology: Exploring the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity. **Module 8: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Cybersecurity Law and Regulations: Understanding relevant laws and regulations governing cyber security. • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Exploring the ethical and legal implications of data collection and processing. • Cybersecurity and National Security: Addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by cyber threats to national security. **Module 9: Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
• Advanced Malware Analysis: Learning how to identify and analyze different types of malware. • Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing cyber threat intelligence. • Cybersecurity and the Cloud: Exploring the unique security challenges of cloud computing. **Module 10: Project Management for Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Project Management: Planning, executing, and monitoring cybersecurity projects. • Risk Management: Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. • Cybersecurity Leadership: Developing and implementing effective cybersecurity leadership strategies.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.