Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
36 monthsProgramme duration
48,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2023Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Have you considered a career at the cutting-edge of the fight against cybercrime? There’s an increasing demand for skilled cyber security professionals with the expertise that this course offers. On this course, you’ll study how computers and technology can be used to investigate, prevent and manage cyber attacks.
You’ll develop web technology programming skills and study specialised tools and operating system environments. You’ll examine encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography, network security, endpoint security and digital forensics. Project themes include security and vulnerability analysis, mobile app security and cyber intelligence analysis.
Practical studies include ethical hacking (such as password cracking, vulnerability scanning, social engineering and system exploits) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, SIEMs and incident response.
Example modules – Threat Hunting, Analysis and Mitigation – Ethical Hacking – Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics
Cyber security career opportunities are diverse and exist across many sectors. Examples include government, finance, entertainment, media, law and intelligence services.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Have you considered a career at the cutting-edge of the fight against cybercrime? There’s an increasing demand for skilled cyber security professionals with the expertise that this course offers. On this course, you’ll study how computers and technology can be used to investigate, prevent and manage cyber attacks.
You’ll develop web technology programming skills and study specialised tools and operating system environments. You’ll examine encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography, network security, endpoint security and digital forensics. Project themes include security and vulnerability analysis, mobile app security and cyber intelligence analysis.
Practical studies include ethical hacking (such as password cracking, vulnerability scanning, social engineering and system exploits) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, SIEMs and incident response.
Example modules – Threat Hunting, Analysis and Mitigation – Ethical Hacking – Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics
Cyber security career opportunities are diverse and exist across many sectors. Examples include government, finance, entertainment, media, law and intelligence services.
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