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CSS852 Social Sciences 3 Units intermediate

Cyber Criminology And Vulnerabilities

This course provides students with insights into deviance, crime, and terrorism in cyberspace. It explores the role of cyber criminology in understanding disorder and criminality online. Students will evaluate legal instruments and initiatives at national, regional, and international levels to ensure cybersecurity. The course also examines contemporary issues in cybercrime, cyber security, and their global implications, while assessing challenges in policing and prosecuting cybercrime within the Nigerian Criminal Justice System.

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78h
Study Time
13
Weeks
6h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Cyber CriminologyCybercrimeCyber SecurityVulnerabilitiesDigital Forensics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Cyber Criminology Context

2

Cybercrime Evolution

3

Cybercrime Typologies

4

Cybercrime Theories

5

Cyberspace Threats

6

Cybersecurity Strategies

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Cybersecurity Analyst

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Digital Forensic Investigator

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Information Security Manager

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Cybercrime Investigator

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Security Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentFinanceHealthcareTelecommunicationsCritical Infrastructure

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of cyber criminology's history, noting key events and scholars.

2

Develop a comparative chart of cybercrime theories, outlining their core assumptions and criticisms.

3

Practice applying cybercrime theories to real-world case studies.

4

Review the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, focusing on key offences and penalties.

5

Summarize national, regional, and international cybersecurity strategies, highlighting their objectives and challenges.