This module provides a comprehensive and accessible look at the major business challenges and threats that are introduced when an organisation’s network is connected to the public Internet. An in-depth look of how hackers’ access online networks and use of Firewalls and VPNs to provide security countermeasures. The module also takes an in-depth look at how secure users are as customer-facing information migrates from mainframe computers and application servers to Web-enabled applications. The module implements theoretical and practical solutions and security strategies to mitigate the risk associated with Web applications.

All scores/marks and feedback for this module are provided via MyBeckett and OWASP Security Shepherd. Hacktivity provides access to the lab infrastructure.