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Introduction to the core concepts of computing. Problems and problem-solving. The identification of problems and types of problems (routine problems and non-routine problems). Method of solving computing problems (introduction to algorithms and heuristics). Solvable and unsolvable problems. Solution techniques of solving problems (abstraction, analogy, brainstorming, trial and error, hypothesis testing, reduction, literal thinking, means- end analysis, method of focal object, morphological analysis, research, root cause analysis, proof, divide and conquer). General Problem-solving process. Solution formulation and design: flowchart, pseudocode, decision table, decision tree. Implementation, evaluation and refinement. Programming in C, Python etc. Lab Work: Use of simple tools for algorithms and flowcharts; writing pseudocode; writing assignment statements, input-output statements and condition statements; demonstrating simple programs using any programming language (Visual Basic, Python, C) 200 Level

Foundations of Research. Types of Research. Research Approaches. Significance of Research. Research Methods versus Methodology. Research Process. Criteria and Strategy for Good Research. Problems Encountered by Researchers in Nigeria. Principles of Scientific Research. Scientific investigation. Problem formulation. Definition and technique of the Research Problem. Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection- Primary Data and Secondary Data. Guidelines for Constructing Questionnaire/Schedule. Guidelines for Successful Interviewing. Difference between Survey and Experiment. Eloping Research Proposal and Research Plan. Formulation of working hypothesis and Testing. Literature review. Procedure for reviewing related relevant studies and referencing cited works. Types of Reports. Technical Report Writing. Layout and mechanics of writing a Research Report. Standard Techniques for Research Documentation. Sampling Design. Different Types of Sample Designs. Steps in Sampling Design. Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure. Methods of analysis. Processing and Analysis of Data Elements/Types of Analysis. Interpretation and Presentation of results. How to prepare References and Bibliography.

Students are attached to private and public organisations for a period of three months during the second year session long break with a view to making them acquire practical experience and to the extent possible, develop skills in all areas of Cybersecurity. Students are supervised during the training period and shall be expected to keep records designed for the purpose of monitoring their performance. They are also expected to submit a report on the experience gained and defend their reports.

Students are attached to private and public organisations for a period of three months during the third year session-long break with a view to making them acquire additional practical experience in all areas of Cybersecurity over and above what is gained in CYB 299. Students are supervised during the training period and shall be expected to keep records designed for the purpose of monitoring their performance. They are also expected to submit a report on the experience gained and defend their reports.

History of secret writing. An overview of steganography. Introduction to steganography - Definition of steganography. Why is steganography important? Steganography vs. Encryption. Uses of steganography. Problem of steganography. Steganography applications and methods. Steganography types and methods - text steganography, images steganography, video and audio steganography. Steganography techniques. Survey of different steganography techniques for encrypting the data. Information hiding: steganography and steganalysis. Data hiding methods, techniques and access methods. Requirements for data hiding. Steganography and Business - the basics of embedding, different aspects in information- hiding systems. Steganographic algorithm. Security of a steganographic algorithm. Steganography detection, finding images, and verifying hidden content. Research and practical experimentation of data hiding tools. Research on investigation techniques and the latest countermeasures. Lab work: Practice secret writing using different methods and tools. Learn how to use steganography methods and techniques for encrypting the data. Master data hiding methods, techniques and access methods using case study exercises. Write samples steganography algorithm and secure the algorithm. Detect elements of steganography, finding images, and verifying hidden content in a given text, image, audio and video samples.

Structured approach to analysis and design of information systems for businesses. Software development life cycle. Structured top-down and bottom-up design. Dataflow diagramming. Entity relationship modelling. Computer aided software engineering. Input and output, prototyping design and validation. File and database design. Design of user interfaces. Comparison of structured and object-oriented design. Lab work: Practical exercises on software development life cycle (SDLC) activities with different case studies. Use of different information systems case studies to apply the knowledge of structured top-down and bottom –up design, dataflow diagram and entity relationship models.

Definition of systems vulnerability. Methods and the testing methods using different techniques. Mitigation of risks and how to enhance the security of a company’s infrastructure. Penetration testing methodologies, test planning and scheduling. Information gathering. Password cracking. Penetration testing and security analysis. Social engineering, Internal and external penetration testing. Router penetration testing, security analysis, reporting and documentation. Operating systems fingerprinting. Remote network mapping. Software and operational vulnerabilities. Attack surface analysis. Fuzz testing. Patch management. Security auditing. Lab work: Practical exercise on systems vulnerability, assessment methods and the testing methods using techniques to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of a company’s infrastructure. Perform penetration testing using various methodologies, along with the test planning and scheduling. Work on password cracking and social engineering penetration testing and security analysis. Identify software and operational vulnerabilities in a given environment and how to overcome these vulnerabilities. Execute attack surface analysis, fuzz testing, patch management, and perform security auditing.

Opportunity Identification (Sources of business opportunities in Nigeria, Environmental scanning, Demand and supply gap/unmet needs/market gaps/market research, Unutilised resources, Social and climate conditions, and technology adoption gap). New business development (business planning, market research). Entrepreneurial finance (venture capital, equity finance, microfinance, personal savings, small business investment organisations, and business plan competition). Entrepreneurial marketing and e-commerce (Principles of marketing, customer acquisition & retention, B2B, C2C and B2C models of e-commerce, first mover advantage, e-commerce business models and successful e-commerce companies,). Small business management/family business: Leadership & Management, basic bookkeeping, nature of family business and family business growth model. Negotiation and business communication (Strategy and tactics of negotiation/bargaining, traditional and modern business communication methods). Opportunity discovery demonstrations (business idea generation presentations, business idea contest, brainstorming sessions, idea pitching). Technological solutions (the concept of market/customer solution, customer solution, and emerging technologies, business applications of new technologies- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual/Mixed Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, renewable energy, etc. digital business and e-commerce strategies).