- What is CYB 422 at the University of Uyo?
- CYB 422 (Deep and Dark Web Security) is a 2-unit, 400 Level course taught in the Second Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The architecture, technologies, and security landscape of the dark web. Covers Tor network internals, cryptocurrency and crypto-trading, safe and anonymous access techniques, and the risks and monitoring of dark/deep web activity.
- What topics are covered in CYB 422?
- The CYB 422 outline covers 8 topics: Dark web, deep web, and clear net; how to get on the dark web; Tor, onion routing, hidden services, and Tor alternatives (I2P, Matrix, Orbot, FreeNet); Privacy and anonymity; accessing the deep/dark web via VPN + Tor safely; Cryptocurrencies: crypto trading, cryptomining, anonymity and security; Navigating the dark web: search engines, the Hidden Wiki, darknet email and messaging; Dark web markets and takedown case studies (Silk Road and others); Cyber threats and dangers on the deep/dark web; safety practices; Dark web and deep web monitoring.
- What textbooks are recommended for CYB 422?
- Recommended reading for CYB 422: Dark Web Intelligence by Joseph M. Straw; Tor and the Dark Art of Anonymity by Lance Henderson.
- How do I pass CYB 422?
- Use Tor Browser (legal) to understand the surface experience — but only on trusted, legal .onion sites Dark web case studies (Silk Road, BTC-e, AlphaBay takedowns) are the best exam material Distinguish carefully between anonymity and privacy — examiners look for precision OSINT Forum and Intel Techniques (Michael Bazzell) provide excellent, legal dark web investigation training
- Where can I find CYB 422 lecture notes and past questions?
- Areté (https://www.aretecyb.tech/courses/cyb-422) carries 2 recommended textbooks for CYB 422, plus an AI tutor that has read the outline. It is free for University of Uyo students — sign in with your email, no password.