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What facilities can I use?

You will have access to the university facilities as a student of BNU, which entitles you to some benefits, such as access to our 24/7 library with free study space and free laptop loans. Our AppsAnywhere service provides you with online access to the software you need to complete the course.

As a student of BNU you will have access to our student union, with free trips, societies and events for you to get involved in. We also have support services such as counselling, cost of living support, free laptop loans and CV writing. Our new restaurant serves food with a discounted rate and is only open to students and staff.

What will I study?

In this course, you will explore the critical aspects of cyber security management, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You will learn how to integrate security strategies within broader business operations and align them with organisational goals and culture, ensuring that security measures support business functionality. The course will cover various behavioural and management approaches to effective security management, including the structures and practices used in professional settings.

A significant part of your studies will involve understanding and implementing compliance and audit processes. You will gain expertise in conducting and planning security compliance audits, defining and implementing processes to verify ongoing conformance to security requirements, laws, and regulations. Additionally, you will explore how cyber security interacts with other elements of organisational resilience, learning to embed security management into the fabric of the organisation to enhance overall stability.

The course also emphasises the importance of professional ethics and best practices within the industry, equipping you to navigate the professional landscape responsibly and effectively. You will study how to align information processes with security criteria, including requirements, policies, standards, and procedures, handling the complexities of ensuring these alignments within an organisational context.

Furthermore, you will develop skills to identify and address the education, training, and awareness needs within an organisation. This includes conducting internal audits and validation processes to maintain and improve security measures. The course is delivered through a combination of practical lab-based sessions, tutorials, case studies, and online support, providing you with hands-on experience and a solid theoretical foundation.

How will I be taught and assessed?

On this short course you will be studying this module as part of the MSc Cyber Resilience degree, which will help ensure a good learning environment. This short course is taught in ‘block mode, over the course of five weeks. The first week is an intensive lab-based workshop comprising ten three-hour sessions, blending theoretical and practical elements. Over the next four weeks, we hold a weekly, evening, online surgery. In these surgeries, you will be invited to participate in online discussions. This will reinforce theoretical concepts and help put theory into practice, with the tutors. It will also allow you to seek further guidance on assessments as required.

Our supportive academics are experienced industry professionals and will guide you through problem-based learning via case studies and classroom-based exercises throughout the course.

You will also benefit from guest lecturers, helping you to understand current practices and prepare you for working life as a cyber security professional.

The majority of assessments come from coursework or team projects appropriate to the module. These often involve writing essays or reports, constructing artefacts, or taking practical examinations. They are designed to test your ability to apply and discuss key concepts.