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CYS 510 Selected Topics in Cybersecurity: Reading list

CYS 510 Selected Topics in Cybersecurity


Department: MSc Cybersecurity Science and Applications

Module Description: This postgraduate course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills related to selected topics in cybersecurity. The course aims to equip students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to analyze, design, and implement security solutions for complex information systems. The course will cover various topics, including cloud security, network security, incident response, threat intelligence, and ethical hacking and explore some of these at a deeper level.


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Recommended readings

  • Mitnick, K. & Simon, W. L. (2009). The art of intrusion: the real stories behind the exploits of hackers, intruders, and deceivers. John Wiley & Sons.

  • McNab, C. (2017). Network security assessment: know your network. 3rd edn. O'Reilly Media.

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