Cyber Security

Section outline

• Select section Welcome to the Cybersecurity class!

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  Welcome to the Cybersecurity class!

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  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
  • Select activity Course Introduction

    Course Description

    The evolution of Information Communication Technology and growing security concerns demand flexible and generally comprehensive approach to the issue of cyber security. The rapid growth of ICT has raised various complex questions which need to be addressed. This course has been prepared with an aim to create more aware, responsive and responsible digital citizens, thereby contributing effectively to an overall healthy cyber security posture and ecosystem. It aims at equipping a learner with knowledge and skills in ensuring security against cyberattacks in data usage, e-commerce, social media as well as highlighting the laws, regulations, compliance, management and governance of cybersecurity. 

    This course will be facilitated by Dr. Samali V. Mlay

  • Select activity Course outline

    

    Course outline File

    Please receive the course outline for Cybersecurity

  • Select activity Teams Live Class

    

    Teams Live Class MS Teams Classroom
• Select section Topic 1: Overview of cybersecurity

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  Topic 1: Overview of cybersecurity

  • Select activity Overview of cybersecurity

    

    Overview of cybersecurity File

    To cover

    1. Cybersecurity terminologies
    2. Types of cyber attackers
    3. Cybersecurity increasing threat landscape
    4. Cyber terrorism Vs. Cyber warfare
    5. Critical IT and national critical infrastructure
    6. Case studies
  • Select activity Kevin David Mitnick

    

    Kevin David Mitnick URL

    Please watch this video about the greatest hacker in history

• Select section Topic 2: Cyber Crime

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  Topic 2: Cyber Crime

  • Select activity Cyber Crimes

    

    Cyber Crimes File

    To Cover

    1. Cybercrimes targeting Computer systems

    2. Cybercrimes targeting Mobiles 

    3. Online scams and frauds

    4. Social Media Scams and Frauds

    5. Social Engineering attacks 

    6. Case studies
• Select section Topic 3: Digital Devices Security, Tools and Technologies for Cyber Security

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  Topic 3: Digital Devices Security, Tools and Technologies for Cyber Security

  • Select activity Digital Devices Security, Tools and Technologies for Cyber Security

    

    Digital Devices Security, Tools and Technologies for Cyber Security File

    To Cover;

    1. End Point device and Mobile phone security
    2. Password policy
    3. Security patch management
    4. Data backup
    5. Downloading and management of third-party software.
    6. Device security policy
    7. Host firewall and Anti-virus management 
    8. Network security 
    9. Cyber Security best practices
• Select section Topic 4: Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection

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  Topic 4: Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection

  • Select activity Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection

    

    Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection File

    To Cover

    1. Definition of data, meta-data, big data, personal data and non-personal data. 
    2. Data privacy and Data security
    3. Big data security issues and challenges
    4. Data protection
    5. Data protection principles
    6. Data protection regulations and compliance
    7. Social media- data privacy and security issues
• Select section Topic 5: E-Commerce and Digital Payments

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  Topic 5: E-Commerce and Digital Payments

  • Select activity E-Commerce and Digital Payments

    

    E-Commerce and Digital Payments File

    To cover

    1. E-commerce, M-commerce and S-Commerce definitions
    2. Types, instruments and stakeholders of digital payments
    3. E-Commerce threats
    4. Digital payment frauds and preventive measures
    5. E-Commerce security
    6. PCI DSS and other Standards.
  • Select activity How ePayment works

    

    How ePayment works URL

    Please watch this short video to understand how ePayment works

• Select section Assignment One

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  Assignment One

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    Assignment 1 Folder

    Download and attempt the assignment attached. Use the Acts provided to do the assignment. The submission deadline is September 19, 2026 at 8am.

• Select section Topic 7: Cyber Laws

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  Topic 7: Cyber Laws

  • Select activity Acts and Laws

    

    Acts and Laws Folder

    In this folder are a number of Acts and Laws. It is important to acquaint yourself with them

  • Select activity Cyber Laws

    

    Cyber Laws File

    To Cover

    • Cyber Laws and Legal and ethical aspects related to cyber security
    • Cybercrime and legal landscape around the world
    • IT Laws and Regulations in Uganda 
    • Cybercrime and punishments
• Select section Assignment Two

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  Assignment Two

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    Assignment Two File

    Prepare a write up as instructed in your groups. Submission deadline is September 23, 2026 at 5pm.

• Select section Topic 8: Cyber security Management, Compliance and Governance

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  Topic 8: Cyber security Management, Compliance and Governance

  • Select activity Cyber security Management, Compliance and Governance

    

    Cyber security Management, Compliance and Governance File

    • Cyber security Management
      • Cyber security Plan and Policy
      • Cyber crisis management plan
      • Risk assessment
      • Business continuity
    • Cyber security audit and compliance
    • Cyber security governance
• Select section Course Work Results

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  Course Work Results

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    Coursework Results File

    Please find your results. Any complaints regarding the results should be communicated before October 1, 2026. 

• Select section Topic 6_Forensic Investigation

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  Topic 6_Forensic Investigation

  • Select activity Forensic Investigation

    

    Forensic Investigation File

    To Cover

    • Computer Forensics Today 
    • Computer Forensics Investigation Process 
    • Hard Disks and File Systems 
    • Data Acquisition 
    • Anti-Forensics Techniques
    • üCommon Forensic Tools
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