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 Live Class

    

    Live Class External tool
  • Select activity Welcome Message

    

    Welcome Message Forum

    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.

    The course will be facilitated by Dr. Samali V. Mlay. I look forward to imparting knowledge and also learning from you.

  • Select activity Course outline

    

    Course outline File

    Please receive the course outline that will guide this course.

• 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

    In this topic, we shall cover

    1. Cyber security terminologies 
    2. Types of cyber attackers
    3. Cyber security 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 Crimes

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  Topic 2: Cyber Crimes

  • 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

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    Topic Digital Devices Security, Tools and Technologies for Cyber Security File

    To Cover:

    • End Point device and Mobile phone security
    • Password policy
    • Security patch management
    • Data backup
    • Downloading and management of third-party softwar
    • Device security policy
    • Host firewall and Anti-virus management 
    • Network security 
    • 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

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    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 PA DSS Standards.
  • Select activity How ePayment Works

    

    How ePayment Works URL

    Please watch this short video to understand how e-payment works

• Select section Assignment One

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  Assignment One

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    Assignment One

    Opened: Sunday, 14 September 2025, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 12:00 AM

    In your groups, prepare a summary presentation on the Acts and Laws in the assignment. Presentation will be done on September 23, 2025.

  • Select activity Acts and Law

    

    Acts and Law Folder

    Please access the Act or Law you are to use for assignment 1

• Select section Topic 7: Cyber Laws

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  Topic 7: Cyber Laws

  • 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

  • Select activity Takehome

    

    Takehome Assignment

    Opened: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 12:00 AM

    The assignment is extracted from Topic 6 of the syllabus. In your groups prepare a summary presentation to be presented on October 7, 2025

• 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

    To Cover

    1. Cyber security Management
    2. Cyber security Plan and Policy
    3. Cyber crisis management plan
    4. Risk assessmentBusiness continuity
    5. Cyber security audit and compliance
    6. Cyber security governance
• Select section Course work Results

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  Course work Results

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    Coursework results File

    Hello, please receive your course work results. In case of any queries, I will handle them between today and Friday November 14. Those who didn't present last week lost some marks so they have slightly less than their team members. Thank you

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