Cyber Security, BSc (Hons)

Students will learn from a team of research-active academics at the forefront of cyber security, gaining access to specialized software, tools, and a state-of-the-art Cyber Security and Forensics laboratory. The program fosters an understanding of information security's role in organizations, covering topics such as cyber crime, security management, software development, digital forensics, multimedia networking, and the Dark Web. Benefits include connections to professional bodies like EnCase, Cisco, GCHQ, and BCS.In the first year, foundational knowledge in programming, operating systems, mathematics, networks, and databases is developed, alongside legal frameworks and personal skills. The second year explores web, mobile, object-oriented programming, network security, and AI, culminating in a team-based security application project. An optional placement year enhances employability, while the third year delves into advanced concepts like distributed systems, leadership, and optional modules such as Information Futures and Penetration Testing, with a substantial computing project.

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