Risk, Resilience and Cyber Security
- Study Mode: Part Time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: 5 Weeks
- Start Date: October 2024 and January 2025
Gain critical skills in information security management with this comprehensive course. Covering key principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, you'll learn to develop robust security policies, analyse threats, and ensure business continuity. Ideal for all organisations, the course blends practical lab workshops with online support to solidify your expertise.
This Short course is run 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.
This teaching method is designed to cause a minimum amount of disruption to your full time work.
This course incorporates guidance from the Communications-Electronics Resilience Group (CESG), a group within the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), as well as the Chartered Institute for Information Security’s Information Resilience Skills framework.
With a focus on developing critical skills and knowledge, this course prepares you for advanced roles in information security management. The growing importance of cyber resilience means that expertise in this area is in high demand. By completing this course, you'll significantly enhance your career prospects and be well-positioned to take on leadership roles in the field.
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 delve into the fundamental principles of information security management, focusing on the core model of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA). You will explore how to identify and analyse various security threats and risks using established methodologies, and develop essential skills in creating and implementing effective security policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) tailored to different organisational needs.
The course also covers strategies for business continuity and resilience, ensuring that you are prepared to handle disruptions and maintain operations amid cyber threats. You'll study the legal aspects of cybercrime and data protection to ensure compliance with standards such as ISO27000 and NIST. Additionally, the curriculum examines the impact of emerging technologies, like the Internet of Things (IoT), on information security and explores potential solutions for enhancing cyber resilience.
Throughout, you'll benefit from a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, engaging in lab sessions, case studies, and role plays to apply concepts in real-world scenarios and enhance your practical skills.
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.
What are the tuition fees
Home
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Home, Academic Year 2024 - 2025: £1,200 per year *
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £1,250 per year *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
What are my career prospects?
After studying this course you can will be equipped to succeed in a variety of careers in the expanding field of cybersecurity and risk management. Potential career paths include:
- Information Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Risk Manager
- Compliance Officer
- IT Security Manager
- Security Policy Advisor
- Business Continuity Planner
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