ECMM465 - Cyber Security Analytics Research Project (2023)

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MODULE TITLECyber Security Analytics Research Project CREDIT VALUE60
MODULE CODEECMM465 MODULE CONVENERProf Achim D. Brucker (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 12 7
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 15
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

In this module, you will work on a research problem in Cyber Security Analytics, applying the tools and techniques that you have learned to investigate a novel aspect of cyber security and/or data analytics. This is an independent project, supervised by an expert from the relevant area, and culminates in writing a dissertation in the form of a research paper, describing your research and its results. Research topics can be selected from across the breadth of cyber security and data analytics. The project may include theoretical analysis, as well as practical software implementation. 

Pre-requisites: none 

Co-requisites: ECMM462, ECMM463, ECMM464, ECM444

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to give you an in-depth research experience in cyber security and/or data analytics. This will prepare you for both research (in a commercial setting or further post-graduate work) and for the work as a cyber security analyst. The builds on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the taught modules of the programme to allow you to investigate an area that is of particular interest to you (e.g., preparing further post-graduate research or specialising in an anticipated work area). It aims to give you experience of many aspects of research work and security investigations, including, e.g., problem formulation, literature review, planning, formalisation, tool development, experimentation, analysis and presentation of results.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a research topic of relevance to your MSc programme, acquired through a deep and self-motivated exploration of that topic. 
2. Design and follow systematically the phases of research project development. 
3. Apply sophisticated and appropriate analysis and development techniques at each stage of a project. 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. Show familiarity with the background and context of a new application area. 
5. Produce full documentation as appropriate to the system and research. 
6. Work in an interdisciplinary area. 

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

7. Conduct independent study, including library and web-based research. 
8. Reflect critically on processes and products. 
9. Plan an extended project and manage time effectively. 
10. Present work to a non-specialist audience. 
 

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Not applicable.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 20.00 Guided Independent Study 580.00 Placement / Study Abroad
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching 20 Project supervision 
Scheduled Learning & Teaching 580 Individual assessed work 
     
 

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Progress report during supervisory meetings
   1-10 Oral 
       
 

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Project proposal 10 Maximum 4 pages 2, 3, 5, 7-9  Written 
Research practice & professionalism
 25 Regular assessment during project supervision meetings 7-10 Oral
Presentation 20 10-15 minutes 1,10 Written
Final Report 45 Maximum 10 pages 1-8 Written
 

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above  Coursework report resubmission All Ref/Def Examination Period 
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by resubmission of the final report only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 50%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Preliminary reading list:

  • Will be provided by supervisor

Web-based and electronic resources:

  • ELE

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 60 ECTS VALUE 30
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 06 October 2020 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 18 January 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Data Science, Cyber Security, Security, Research Project