6047CEM Cyber Security Project
Tools & Technologies

Tools & Technologies

Required Tools and Software

During the progression through this course, students will be introduced to a variety of different software. The software that they are introduced to will help in the students' learning and development during the module; it will also aid them in the completion of the individual programming assignment.

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 will be required for this module for when it comes to preparing your submission for the individual programming assignment. Students of Coventry University are provided with a Microsoft Office 365 licence for the duration of their course. To gain access to this service, students can sign in to the Microsoft Office Portal using their university credentials, these will be:

  • E-Mail/Username: <YOUR USERNAME>@uni.coventry.ac.uk
  • Password: <YOUR PASSWORD>

Once successfully logged in, click on Install Office in the top-right corner of the page to download a copy of the installer for the Office 365 suite of applications.

Git

As part of this module, students will be required to interact with and use the Coventry University Git service. You will be using the 6047CEM organisation to upload your coursework solution. If a student is unable to access the university GitHub service, contact the module leader as soon as possible.