CYB 2132 units200 LevelFirst Semester

Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures

B.Sc. Cybersecurity, University of Uyo

CYB 213 (Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures) is a 2-unit, 200 Level course taught in the First Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

The legal and regulatory landscape of cybercrime: Nigerian cybercrime law, international frameworks, types of cybercrime, investigative procedures, and technical countermeasures. Essential context for any cybersecurity professional.

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Course outline

  1. 01Definition, types and categories of cybercrime; threats to national critical infrastructure
  2. 02Investigation process and procedure for cybercrime; strategies of perpetrators and prevention
  3. 03Technical aspects of cybercrime investigations; attacks and defences used by terrorists and criminals
  4. 04Use of online social networks in cybercrime investigation
  5. 05Computer and network forensics: concepts, trends, and methods
  6. 06Digital evidence collection and evaluation
  7. 07Legal issues, international jurisdiction, and privacy issues
  8. 08Cyber law application internationally: Europe, North/South America, Asia
  9. 09The cyber law framework in Nigeria (Cybercrime Act 2015, EFCC); challenges and opportunities for enforcement

Recommended textbooks

  • Cybercrime and the Law — Susan W. Brenner

    Comprehensive and widely cited in the field

  • Cybercrime: An Introduction to an Emerging Phenomenon — Joseph F. Donnermeyer

    Good sociological perspective alongside legal coverage

How to pass CYB 213

  • Download and read the actual Nigeria Cybercrime Act 2015 — it is short and publicly available
  • Case studies of Nigerian cybercrime prosecution are in EFCC press releases — use them in exam answers
  • Distinguish clearly between cybercrime as a tool, as a target, and as an environment
  • Link every legal concept to a technical mechanism: knowing both sides earns the best marks

CYB 213 — questions and answers

What is CYB 213 at the University of Uyo?
CYB 213 (Cybercrime, Law and Countermeasures) is a 2-unit, 200 Level course taught in the First Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The legal and regulatory landscape of cybercrime: Nigerian cybercrime law, international frameworks, types of cybercrime, investigative procedures, and technical countermeasures. Essential context for any cybersecurity professional.
What topics are covered in CYB 213?
The CYB 213 outline covers 9 topics: Definition, types and categories of cybercrime; threats to national critical infrastructure; Investigation process and procedure for cybercrime; strategies of perpetrators and prevention; Technical aspects of cybercrime investigations; attacks and defences used by terrorists and criminals; Use of online social networks in cybercrime investigation; Computer and network forensics: concepts, trends, and methods; Digital evidence collection and evaluation; Legal issues, international jurisdiction, and privacy issues; Cyber law application internationally: Europe, North/South America, Asia; The cyber law framework in Nigeria (Cybercrime Act 2015, EFCC); challenges and opportunities for enforcement.
What textbooks are recommended for CYB 213?
Recommended reading for CYB 213: Cybercrime and the Law by Susan W. Brenner; Cybercrime: An Introduction to an Emerging Phenomenon by Joseph F. Donnermeyer.
How do I pass CYB 213?
Download and read the actual Nigeria Cybercrime Act 2015 — it is short and publicly available Case studies of Nigerian cybercrime prosecution are in EFCC press releases — use them in exam answers Distinguish clearly between cybercrime as a tool, as a target, and as an environment Link every legal concept to a technical mechanism: knowing both sides earns the best marks
Where can I find CYB 213 lecture notes and past questions?
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