This Module can only be taken as a Short Course for Credit.
For more information please go to the 'Upgrade to a professional qualification' section.

Due to the nature of the subject matter in this Module,security clearance may be required. 




This module teaches the importance and contribution of the human dimension when designing and implementing Cyber Defence and Information Assurance (IA) measures.

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • Duration5 days face to face learning (with additional distance learning to be completed during 7 weeks)
  • LocationÂ鶹´«Ã½AV at Shrivenham
  • Cost£2,350 - Short Course for Credit fee 
    Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Apply appropriate theory to the identification, description and analysis of human performance and error in any given CDIA context.
  • Identify and examine, from the perspective of the human dimension, socio-technical system weaknesses and their likely impact on system security in any given CDIA context.
  • Critically evaluate, from the perspective of the human dimension, security policies and mechanisms such that they fit the task demands, needs and capabilities of the end user, and the organisation’s requirement for secure end-user behaviour, in any given CDIA context.
  • Compare and contrast different approaches to behaviour change and their likely outcomes in CDIA contexts.
  • Identify, select, and apply tools for engaging with stakeholders when designing security measures in any given CDIA context.

Core content

Individual level

  • Human performance and error.

Organisational/stems level

  • Socio-technical context of use,
  • System weaknesses and latent errors,
  • Circumventing security.

Interventions

  • Behaviour change,
  • Awareness and training for cyber security,
  • Designing security measures for and with the end user.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this Short Course for Credit, 10 credit points can be put towards either the Defence and Security (Technology) MSc, Cyber Defence and Information Assurance MSc or Cyberspace Operations MSc.

Find out more about short course credit points.



Who should attend

Students must have successfully completed Foundations of Cyber in order to take this as a Short Course for Credit.


Concessions

A limited number of MOD sponsored places are available.

Location and travel

 

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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