Overview
Security Operations provides a comprehensive understanding of security principles, threat detection, incident response, and mitigation strategies. Students learn to analyse security risks, implement defensive measures, and manage security incidents effectively.
Outcomes
On completion of this Security Operations course at Robert Gordon University, students will be able to:
- Analyse the architecture, protocols, threats and vulnerabilities of a typical enterprise network.
- Analyse key incident events reported by the security incident event management system.
- Apply appropriate tools and techniques to respond to cyber security incidents or threats.
- Document cyber security incidents and responses.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Networking: OSI model. Fundamentals of LAN design and configuration. Common networking protocols.
- Network Security: Main threats and vulnerabilities. Security knowledge management (CVE, CVSS, CWE, Mitre ATT&CK). Network and host data sources (e.g., pcap, netflow, dns, server logs). Access control lists.
- Network monitoring and intrusion detection. Wireshark.
- SIEM - Security Incident Event Management. Alert correlation.
- Incident handling. Digital Forensics. Data collection. Reporting and Analysis.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Cyber Security View 62 other Short Courses in Cyber Security in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residentsFree
Living costs
Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.