Cybersecurity tools and techniques

What it covers

This unit provides an introduction to fundamental tools and techniques for designing secure systems. You will learn how common cryptographic encryption and authentication algorithms work, their limitations and common pitfalls, and how to apply them to protect against confidentiality and integrity threats. You will learn how to apply and evaluate techniques for user authentication and access control to protect systems against unauthorised access. You will further learn about common security vulnerabilities in software systems, how attackers can exploit such vulnerabilities, and how software vulnerabilities can be identified and protected against. Additionally, you will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in cybersecurity technologies, including the role of AI-assisted techniques.

Assessment

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