Bsc. (Hons)

Bsc. (Hons)
Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity

Duration
3 Years - Full Time
Credits
360 Points
Intake
Spring/ Autumn
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On this course, students will have the opportunity to learn to identify and analyse the threats posed to modern information structures and develop the knowledge and skills to be able to advise a company on how to set up secure systems.

Admission Eligibility

Minimum 2.0 GPA in 10+2 level or 3.5 Credit in A level (Science/ Management/ Humanities)

English Requirement

The students with valid IELTS Report Forms with a 6.0 overall band or equivalent are eligible to apply.

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Bsc. (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
Duration
3 Years - Full Time
Credits
360 Points
Intake
Spring/ Autumn
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Overview

The specialist skills and knowledge to thoroughly test the security of computer systems, make them secure and investigate properly if they are compromised are not typically taught within a standard computer science course. In contrast, our course has been developed to provide a good practical and theoretical understanding of cybersecurity, hacking, digital forensics, and the underlying computer science.

Degree Highlights

  • Cutting edge degree
  • Teaches the tools, techniques and skills demanded by industry using state-of-art hardware and software
  • Internationally focused

Career Opportunities

  • Cyber Security /Analyst
  • Security Penetration Testing/VAPT
  • Information Security
  • Offensive Security Engineer - Red Team
  • Security Incident Response /Threat Hunting
  • Cyber Forensics Analyst /System Auditor
  • Cyber Security Malware & Forensic Analyst
  • Network Security (NOC)/ System Admin
  • Security Operstion Center (SOC)
  • Software Engineer / Programmer

Modules

Semester 1

Introduction to programming languages: C and Python to give basics of any programming languages: about operators, conditional statements, loops, functions, data structures, exception and file handling to make students familiar with IDEs (codeblocks, pycharms, vscode) , Version Control systems to make students able to make systems like Brute Forcing tool, password generator/ manager, key loggers..etc.

This module introduces students to the legal and ethical landscape in which cyber security and, more generally, computer science sit. Through discussion, case-studies and debate, learners will have the opportunity to examine the impact of technology on society, the opportunities and dangers of connected systems and data collection, and issues around international legislation.

Information about current cybersecurity situation, Types of threats, Various roles in Cybersecurity Cyber Security Goals, CIA triad, How CIA is achieved. Why online security is hard, Critical thinking, Various Linux Commands required to use the system. Scheduling tasks for automation. Writing bash scripts to automate processes. Different wireless cracking scenarios. Basic types of encryptions and its uses. Digital signature and its use. Simple techniques to see how data could be captured over the air. Open-Source Intelligence gathering techniques.
Tools used: Wireshark, Nmap, Macchanger, Open ssl, air-package, crontab, vim, virtual box, vmware, nikto, maltego, etc.

Fundamental knowledge of Linux, Linux Kernel, Linux Distibution, Virtualization and system ,management, automation strategies
for the system.
Tools Used: Oracle Virtual Box, VMWARE Workstation, UBUNTU, Kali Linux, CentOS.

 

Semester 2

Recover, analyze, and preserve computer and related materials in such a manner that it helps the investigation agency to present
them as evidence in a court of law, Recovering deleted files and deleted partitions from digital media.
Tools used: lFTK imager, Volatility, Wireshark, Autopsy/the Sleuth Kit, Bulk Extractor etc.

Web technologies, Database Systems, Relational Database, Software Architecture, Web application security architecture, Secure web programming, Cloud based data storage.
Tools used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or Python, MySQL Server, git, unit testing, etc.

To learn the fundamentals of networking, from standards and protocols to typical hardware and architectures for computer networks. In this module, students will learn about basic networking from understanding IP addressing, Subnetting, and various routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, STP, etc. Similarly, students will also get hands-on experience relating to Network Security and security devices like firewall including both (software and hardware). Some application layer protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and telnet will be also discussed as a part of Computer System.
Tools used: Physical Hardware like router, switches, cabling, Cisco Packet Tracer

Show evidence of understanding how management and leadership affect teams and organizations broadly and specifically with regard to cyber security, Describe and demonstrate the concepts of threat, vulnerability, and risk.
Tools used: Nmap

Identifying business opportunities, understanding of business models, creative problem solving, developing a creative culture.

Semester 2

Understanding the recruitment and selection process and implications relevant in the path. Plan and manage personal development and career path. Development of problem-solving nature, information management and information retrieval skills. Also increase the presentation and communication skills relevant and appropriate to a range of audiences.

 

In-depth understanding of the mobile operating system, Extracting and analyzing evidence from mobile devices, Defeating Anti Forensic Techniques, Reporting forensic investigation, E-Mail forensic, Windows and Linux forensic.
Tools used: Registry recon, Adb, Andriller, Redline, TCP dump, Snort etc.

Learn how websites/web applications are secured and learn how and why vulnerabilities arise and how to address them. Hand-on
labs to find bugs/vulnerabilities like Cross-site scripting (XSS), SQLI, RCE, XXE, CORS etc to break web applications.
Tools used: BurpSuite, SQLmap, ffuf, amass etc

In-depth understanding of networks and security issues for today's internetworking technologies. Protocol like Static,RIP,EIGRP, OSPF,BGP,STP,NAT,ACL ,LAN ,WAN MAN
Tools used – Cisco Packet Tracer ,GNS3 ,EVE-NG,Hands-on Real CISCO Devices Router ,Switch ,Firewall, Server ,Access
Server

Feasibility study of a new business, market research, competitor analysis, developing financial planning, developing entrepreneurial mind-set and skills, business model development.

Semester 1

Understand the concept of Operating System (OS), its type, function, structure. This module also covers the services provided by the OS like memory allocation method in OS, Virtual Memory, Paging and Demand Paging, Process synchronization, various scheduling algorithms, semaphore, mutual exclusion, etc. Students will also learn about the concept of deadlock and its recovery mechanism
as well as bootloader and OS Kernel. Students will also get hands-on lab on the various concepts of OS which will be done in Linux OS.
Tools Used: system call, pointers, Linux OS, GCC C.

In-depth knowledge of JavaScript with data structure, function, Iteration and Document Object Model manipulation. Also, the advance concept of Object-Oriented Programming will be discussed with practical knowledge transfer. With the concrete foundation of JS,
various frameworks such as NODE.JS will be taught with cloud deployment strategy using Docker environment.
Tools used: Cloud, Docker, JavaScript, Node, VS CODE, Virtual Machine.

In this module students will study the theoretical and practical aspects of penetration testing and security audit. Common tools and techniques will be explored, with a focus on building a good understanding of the underlying theoretical concepts of systems exploitation. Currently standard tools, techniques and frameworks will be explored while building a good understanding of underlying concepts
through ground-up development and exploration.

Advanced algorithms, algorithm efficiency, secure programming, multi-threading, inter-process communication, memory management, system services, UI/UX design, automated testing, version control.
Tools used: Python, C/C++, Assembly, Git, pytest, MySQL server, etc.

Semester 1

Study how a software actually operates within a computer and how it interacts with different components of a computer. Then
learn how to break into the system applications and write exploits and shellcodes to accomplish it
Tools used: gdb, Ghidra, IDA, strace, ltrace

 

Identify security problems and gaps of a system. Make sure the system built complies with internal and external security policies.
Plan and perform system and penetration testing to effectively identify evidence of vulnerabilities and their mitigation process.
Tools used: OpenVAS, Nessus, SIEM Solutions

Understand the security concepts, methods and principles. understanding of key IT Governance that relates to information security and how it influences the security policy of an organization.
Tools used: IDS, IPS (snort) , Packet Sniffers, SolarWinds

The test is intended to allow students to demonstrate the core practical skills required to progress to the next level of study. The
third iteration of this module will simulate a CTF style exercise commonly used by security organizations as part of the recruitment process. This course level practical skills test is intended to allow students to demonstrate the core practical skills in Cyber Security. A skills test, examined formally in a separate module, will be administered that requires students to demonstrate their abilities.

The following will all be covered in this course.

  • Students will learn how red team assessment differs from
    traditional pen testing.
  • Social engineering attacks.
  • The objective of red teaming
  • Red team techniques
  • Red teaming frameworks/guidelines
  • Red team tools and usages/use cases
  • Red team report writing and some red team-related lab
    hands-on.

Secret to convey messages that feel need to be kept confidential. coverage of risk management techniques and the application of risk management in the SDLC. Symmetric Key encryption, Public Key encryption, Digital Certificates, IPsec ,RSA
Tools-Firewall, Different types of VPN, IPS/IDS

Semester 2

Undertake a substantial project which will exercise the in-depth technical, problem-solving, creative and other skills required of a professional practitioner. Students will be required to ensure that their work conforms to appropriate codes of practice and meets the ethical requirements.(Individual research project)

Used to identify the details of a breach that how the attacker entered the system, and what steps were taken to breach the system. De- obfuscation of obfuscated code , analysis of viruses, [worms, Trojan horses, to isolate their signatures and create means of protection (anti-virus software)

To embrace team and independent working on tasks, focus on solving complex problems and finding the most appropriate solution for the end user.

Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking

  • Business applications of Design Thinking
  • Creativity and Innovation
    Business Feasibility
  • Personal Entrepreneurial Assessment

Why Coventry University?

An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities to dedicated careers advice and our impressive Students’ Union activities.

Disclaimer: We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and up-to-date for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information

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download Download Brochure table Fee Structure
Admission Eligibility

Minimum 2.0 GPA in 10+2 level or 3.5 Credit in A level (Science/ Management/ Humanities)

English Requirement

The students with valid IELTS Report Forms with a 6.0 overall band or equivalent are eligible to apply.

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