Advanced Cybercrimes And Cyber Security
- Social Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 212 pages
- 31 units
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced cybercrimes and cybersecurity measures. It examines the history and evolution of cybercrime, major types of cybercrimes, and their criminological motivations. The course also covers law enforcement and prosecutorial responses, transnational issues, cyber threats, electronic evidence, computer forensics, and relevant criminological theories. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime and develop skills to address cybersecurity challenges.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS808, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 WHAT IS ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE?Page 135
- UNIT 2 PROCEDURE FOR GENERATING ELECTRONIC EVIDENCEPage 140
- UNIT 3 ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE HANDLING IN CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATIONPage 144
- UNIT 4 SOURCING FOR ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE IN CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATIONPage 148
- UNIT 5 THE PLACE OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALSPage 155
- UNIT 1 MEANING OF COMPUTER FORENSICSPage 159
- UNIT 2 THE STANDARD PHASES IN COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONPage 163
- UNIT 3 COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATION TOOLSPage 166
- UNIT 4 MOBILE DEVICES IN COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONPage 171
- UNIT 5 CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONSPage 179
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS808 · UNIT 2 THE MEANING OF CYBERCRIME
However, despite the numerous advantages embedded in this technological innovation, criminally-minded individuals are also capitalizing on the interconnectivity and network opportunities offered by the Internet to perpetrate different forms of crimes on the cyberspace.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the history and evolution of cybercrime
- Identify and classify different types of cybercrimes
- Analyze the motivations of cybercriminals
- Evaluate law enforcement and prosecutorial responses to cybercrime
- Apply cybersecurity principles to protect systems and data
What it prepares you for
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Information Security Manager
- IT Security Consultant
- Security Analyst
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Government
- Technology
- Retail
- Encase
- FTK
- Wireshark
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 5: Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence
Unit 5: The Place of Electronic Evidence in Criminal Trials
Understanding the legal requirements for admissibility of electronic evidence requires careful attention to detail and knowledge of legal procedures.
- Module 6: Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigation
Unit 2: The Standard Phases in Computer Forensic Investigation
The standard phases in computer forensic investigation requires a deep understanding of technical and legal procedures.
- Module 4: Cyber Threat and Cyber Security
Unit 1: Cyber Threats and Cyber attacks in the Cyberspace
Requires a deep understanding of technical concepts and security protocols.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 61 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: History of Cybercrime
Unit 1: The Internet and the Emergence of Cybercrime · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: The Internet and the Emergence of Cybercrime. Understand the origin of the Internet and its impact on society. Explore the relationship between the Internet and cybercrime.
Unit 2: The Meaning of Cybercrime · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: The Meaning of Cybercrime. Define cybercrime and differentiate it from conventional crimes. Identify the indices of cybercrime.
- Week 2Module 1: History of Cybercrime
Unit 3: The Evolution of Cybercrime (Pre 1970-2000) · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: The Evolution of Cybercrime (Pre 1970-2000). Track the evolution of cybercrime through different eras. Identify major cybercrime incidents.
Unit 4: Techniques and Tools Deployed for Cybercrime · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Techniques and Tools Deployed for Cybercrime. Explain basic and advanced tools used in cybercrime. Understand how cybercriminals use these tools.
- Week 3Module 1: History of Cybercrime
Unit 5: The Black Market of Cyber Criminality · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: The Black Market of Cyber Criminality. Describe the social organization of the cybercrime black market. Discuss available tools and information for cybercriminals.
- Week 4Module 2: Cyber Criminals and their Motives
Unit 1: Cybercrime Categorisations · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Cybercrime Categorisations. Distinguish major cybercrime categorizations. Classify different types of cybercrime.
Unit 2: Types of Cybercriminals · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Types of Cybercriminals. Identify different types of cybercriminals. Discuss their modes of operation.
- Week 5Module 2: Cyber Criminals and their Motives
Unit 3: Motives of Cybercriminals · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Motives of Cybercriminals. Explain factors motivating cybercriminals. Analyze financial and non-financial motives.
Unit 4: Cybercrime and the Yahoo Yahoo Phenomenon in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Cybercrime and the Yahoo Yahoo Phenomenon in Nigeria. Understand the nature and trends of cybercrime in Nigeria. Describe the methods of Yahoo Yahoo cybercriminals.
- Week 6Module 2: Cyber Criminals and their Motives
Unit 5: Measuring the Socio-Economic Costs of Cybercrime · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Measuring the Socio-Economic Costs of Cybercrime. Analyze the socio-economic impacts of cybercrime. Understand the challenges in measuring these costs.
- Week 7Module 3: Cybercrime and Law Enforcement
Unit 1: Cybercrime and Transnational Legal Jurisdictions · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Cybercrime and Transnational Legal Jurisdictions. Discuss transnational laws for tackling cybercrime. Explain jurisdictional challenges.
Unit 2: International Legislative Efforts for Tackling Cybercrime · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: International Legislative Efforts for Tackling Cybercrime. Explore international legislative efforts. Understand the challenges in unifying these laws.
- Week 8Module 3: Cybercrime and Law Enforcement
Unit 3: The Challenges associated with Cybercrime Prosecution · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: The Challenges associated with Cybercrime Prosecution. Identify challenges in cybercrime prosecution. Understand the difficulties faced by law enforcement.
Unit 4: Agencies and Organizations Monitoring Cybercrime · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Agencies and Organizations Monitoring Cybercrime. Explore agencies monitoring cybercrime. Discuss their roles and responsibilities.
- Week 9Module 4: Cyber Threat and Cyber Security
Unit 1: Cyber Threats and Cyber attacks in the Cyberspace · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Cyber Threats and Cyber attacks in the Cyberspace. Identify sources and forms of cyber threats. Understand why cyber threats are introduced.
Unit 2: The Necessity for Cyber Security · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: The Necessity for Cyber Security. Explain the need for cybersecurity. Discuss measures to achieve cybersecurity.
- Week 10Module 4: Cyber Threat and Cyber Security
Unit 3: Cybercrime, Surveillance, and Privacy Issues · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Cybercrime, Surveillance, and Privacy Issues. Explore cyber surveillance and its implications. Understand the balance between security and privacy.
Unit 4: Cyber Threats and Cyber Safety Tips · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Cyber Threats and Cyber Safety Tips. Discuss threat modeling and control flow integrity. State basic cyber safety tips.
- Week 11Module 5: Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence
Unit 1: What is Electronic Evidence? · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: What is Electronic Evidence?. Define electronic evidence. State the importance of evidence in criminal trials.
Unit 2: Procedures for Generating Electronic Evidence · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Procedures for Generating Electronic Evidence. Know the basic steps for extracting digital evidence. Explain procedures for electronic evidence investigators.
- Week 12Module 5: Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence
Unit 3: Electronic Evidence Handling in Cybercrime Investigation · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Electronic Evidence Handling in Cybercrime Investigation. Discuss how electronic evidence should be handled. Describe requirements for computer forensic experts.
Unit 4: Sourcing for Electronic Evidence in Cybercrime Investigation · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Sourcing for Electronic Evidence in Cybercrime Investigation. Discuss electronic evidence generation. Classify procedures for sourcing electronic evidence.
- Week 13Module 5: Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence
Unit 5: The Place of Electronic Evidence in Criminal Trials · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: The Place of Electronic Evidence in Criminal Trials. State the importance of electronic evidence in criminal trials. Explain procedures for determining admissibility.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and key terms
- Focus on understanding the different types of cybercrimes and their characteristics
- Practice analyzing case studies to apply theoretical concepts
- Create detailed notes summarizing key points from each unit
- Allocate study time to each module based on its complexity and length
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS808 about?
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced cybercrimes and cybersecurity measures. It examines the history and evolution of cybercrime, major types of cybercrimes, and their criminological motivations. The course also covers law enforcement and prosecutorial responses, transnational issues, cyber threats, electronic evidence, computer forensics, and relevant criminological theories. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime and develop skills to address cybersecurity challenges.
How many units does CSS808 have?
CSS808, Advanced Cybercrimes And Cyber Security, has 31 units across 7 modules, over 212 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS808?
CSS808 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS808 hard?
CSS808 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CSS808 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 31 units.
How is CSS808 assessed?
CSS808 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CSS808?
Cybersecurity Analyst, Digital Forensics Investigator, Information Security Manager, IT Security Consultant and Security Analyst.