• ## QCF Cyber Security BSc Course Units **Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• im_introduction_to_cybersecurity** • Introduction to cybersecurity, its importance, and the role of cyber professionals. • **im_types_of_cybersecurity** • Different types of cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and threats. **Module 2: Network Security
• im_network_security** • Network infrastructure, types of networks, network security principles. • **im_network_security_vulnerabilities** • Common network vulnerabilities, social engineering attacks, and malware. **Module 3: Operating System Security
• im_operating_system_security** • Security concepts for different operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS). • **im_operating_system_security_best_practices** • Implementing security measures in operating systems. **Module 4: Application Security
• im_application_security** • Application vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and application security testing. • **im_application_security_case_studies** • Real-world examples of application security breaches. **Module 5: Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
• im_ethical_hacking** • Ethical hacking principles, legal and ethical considerations, and responsible disclosure. • **im_ethical_hacking_case_studies** • Case studies of ethical hacking and the impact of cyberattacks. **Module 6: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• im_incident_response** • Incident response process, incident lifecycle, and incident reporting. • **im_disaster_recovery** • Disaster recovery planning, data backup and recovery, and business continuity. **Module 7: Cybersecurity Compliance
• im_compliance_standards** • Relevant cybersecurity compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA). • **im_compliance_testing** • Importance of compliance testing, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. **Module 8: Cloud Security
• im_cloud_security** • Cloud computing models, cloud security risks, and cloud security solutions. • **im_cloud_security_case_studies** • Real-world examples of cloud security breaches. **Module 9: Mobile Security
• im_mobile_security** • Mobile device vulnerabilities, mobile application security, and mobile malware. • **im_mobile_security_best_practices** • Implementing security measures for mobile devices. **Module 10: Emerging Threats and Cyber Warfare
• im_emerging_threats** • New and emerging cyber threats, cyberwarfare, and the impact on society. • **im_cyberwarfare_case_studies** • Real-world examples of cyberwarfare and its consequences.

Assessment

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