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CSC-30057 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

CSC-30057 - Cyber Security
Coordinator: Aisha Junejo Room: CR122
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

Cyber Security is a major concern for governments, companies, organisations and citizens alike. This module provides students with an overview of cyber security competencies required to protect information systems (hardware, software and associated infrastructure), the data on them, and the services they provide, from unauthorised access, harm or misuse. It also gives hands-on experience of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of cyber security, as well as other important areas such as legal, management, crime, risk, social and human factors.
This module covers the essentials of cybersecurity based on selected topics in the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (https://www.cybok.org/knowledgebase1_1/).

Aims
This module aims to provide students with an overview of cyber security competencies required to protect information systems (hardware, software and associated infrastructure), the data on them, and the services they provide, from unauthorised access, harm or misuse. It aims to give practical experience of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of cyber security, as well as other important areas such as legal, management, crime, risk, social and human factors.
This module covers the essentials of cybersecurity based on selected topics in the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (https://www.cybok.org/knowledgebase1_1/).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories of Cyber Security: 1,2
Analyse and evaluate the design and formulation of Cyber Security solutions: 2
Select relevant Cyber Security tools and techniques, and show how they can be effectively applied to solve real-world problems in the Cyberspace: 1,2

Study hours

12 hours of lectures;
12 hours of interactive large group sessions;
11 hours of lab based practicals;
2 hours to sit the in-class test;
115 hours of independent directed study, including reviewing and revising notes from lectures, reading background material, preparing for and completing assessment.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Class Test weighted 40%
Cyber Security fundamentals online quiz
Cyber Security fundamentals online quiz. Students will be required to answer a set of 30 online Multiple Choice Questions (randomised from a bank of 50 questions) that relate to the fundamental concepts and theories of Cyber Security. The duration of the class test will be 60 mins.

2: Portfolio weighted 60%
Evaluation and application of Cyber Security tools and techniques
Group portfolio based on evaluation and application of Cyber Security tools and techniques for a use case scenario. Students will work in a group of ten students. They will produce a group report and narrated slides presentation (30-minutes). In the presentation, they need to reflect on the contribution of their peers and themselves. The students will submit a project report of (4000 words equivalent). The report will also outline the collective effort from the group and an indication of contribution levels.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026