Midterm evaluation

This week’s topics

Midterm evaluation

1. Midterm assessment of the criteria taught so far
2. Individual feedback and targets

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Describe the role of security testing in protecting cyber systems.
• 1.2 Explain the different approaches to security testing.
• 1.3 Analyse the distinct roles that different security testing methodologies have in improving the security of cyber systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.
• 1.4 Analyse the role of ethical hacking within the broader field of cyber security testing.
• 2.1 Describe the key features of web applications, from a security perspective.
• 2.2 Explain common web application vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
• 2.3 Analyse web browser vulnerabilities and their impact on security.
• 2.4 Use web security testing tools to identify vulnerabilities in web applications.
• 2.5 Evaluate the effectiveness of security tools in identifying, preventing, and mitigating web-based threats.

Activity

Midterm assessment task and individual feedback.

Study materials