Ethical Hacking, Analysis & Investigation - COM00182M
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Additional information
For pre-requisite module notes: CTAP prior to 2023/24 was COM00093M. Students must have taken one of CTAP-H or CTAP-M. NETS prior to 2023/4 was COM00045H or COM00171M, Students must have also taken one of NETS-H or NETS-M.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
The module aims to provide an introductory range of theoretical and practical skills to undertake ethical hacking, analysis, and investigation of modern computer systems and networks.
The module will explore ethical hacking topics such as vulnerability exploitation of cryptographic and network protocols, reverse engineering, and other penetration testing techniques, as well as malware analysis and digital investigation of cyber incidents.
The module will familiarise students with a range of tools used by ethical hackers and security practitioners.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module the students will be able to:
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Explain the fundamental concepts of cyber security in systems and networks
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Analyse security strengths & weaknesses in network mechanisms
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Analyse major threats and attacks in systems and networks under various scenarios, architectures, and threat models
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Synthesise control solutions for network security
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Assess the relative merits of different solution approaches in various security-related contexts
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 50 |
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 50 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 50 |
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 50 |
Module feedback
Feedback is provided throughout the sessions, and after the assessment as per normal University guidelines.
Indicative reading
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Jon Erickson. Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. No Starch (2008)
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Sikorski, Michael ; Honig, Andrew. Practical Malware Analysis: A Hands-On Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software. No Starch Press, Incorporated (2012)
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Maurushat, Alana. Ethical hacking. University of Ottawa Press (2019)