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COM6016   Cyber Threat Hunting and Digital Forensics   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2021/2022
Credit level: F7

Description

The module provides an in depth view of threat hunting in memory, file system and network data and an introductory analysis of malicious programs. Practical sessions will elaborate on key concepts of incident handling, cyber threat hunting and digital investigation along with detailed analysis of real world case studies. We will also introduce some unusual and non-virulent types of malware.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 114.0
Lecture 24.0
Tutorial 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2021-22.