Seiber Ddiogelwch (MSc)

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The School of Computer Science and Informatics has a strong and active research culture which informs and directs our teaching. We are committed to providing teaching of the highest standard.

Modules are delivered through a series of either full or half-day contact sessions, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and laboratory classes. We regularly invite guest lecturers from industry and we pride ourselves on our hands-on experiences of practical cyber security

Most of your taught modules will have further information for you to study and you will be expected to work through this in your own time according to the guidance provided by the lecturer for that module.

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Modules will be assessed either by coursework, examination, or a combination of both.

Feedback:

Feedback on coursework may be provided via written comments on work submitted, by provision of ‘model’ answers and/or through discussion in contact sessions.

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We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment in which we are able to help and encourage our students.

At the start of your course you will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is an academic member of staff in the School and serves as a point of contact to advise on both academic and personal matters in an informal and confidential manner. Your Personal Tutor will monitor your progress throughout your time at university and will support you in your Personal Development Planning.

Outside of scheduled tutor sessions, our Senior Personal Tutor runs an open-door policy, being on hand to advise and respond to any personal matters as they arise.

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The Learning Outcomes for this Programme describe what you will be able to do as a result of your study at Cardiff University. They will help you to understand what is expected of you. 

The Learning Outcomes for this Programme can be found below:

Knowledge & Understanding:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of risk assessment, secure application development, network security, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, cyber security operations, digital forensics and business continuity
2. Understanding of carrying out risk assessments and developing security policies – including technical security configurations, human factors affecting security policy, forensic responses and security monitoring
3. Understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and professional roles within cyber security 

Intellectual Skills:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. Critical assessment of an unseen environment for security vulnerabilities, evaluate the security landscape and select appropriate solutions and methods to present the case for a suitable cybersecurity solution.
2. Initiative and personal responsibility in decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. 
3. Analytical and systematic  methods for dealing with complex issues; sound judgement making in the absence of complete data. 

Professional Practical Skills:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. Hands-on experience of applying security methods (e.g. risk assessment standards) and the fundamental concepts behind security tools (e.g. forensic toolkits and security operations centres)

Transferable/Key Skills:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. The ability to communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and practical means to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 
2. Effective working in a team and as an individual. 
3. The ability to apply logical and analytic thinking to problems.