Cyber Security, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Protecting organizations from cyber-attacks is a highly valued skill, with graduates in high demand, and this course equips you to meet that need. You will learn to detect and identify security risks, develop effective preventative measures, and test solutions in industry-standard facilities. The program builds on a strong foundation in network and system technologies, providing essential knowledge and skills to safeguard businesses against threats. This includes a detailed understanding of computer security issues, the detection of cybercrimes, and the preservation and interpretation of digital evidence.The course enables you to assess security risks and implement measures in technological solutions, while teaching the principles of collecting computer data as evidence and managing systems as a security-focused administrator. You will gain a comprehensive appreciation of security challenges and organizational strategies to prevent breaches. Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, the program also offers opportunities for a year-long paid work placement and strong industry connections.