Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    12 Years

This course has been developed in consultation with industry practitioners. The School of Maths and Computing has strong links with senior policy developers in Government and industry and is a national leader and innovator in the field of cybersecurity information sharing and threat intelligence.

This Master’s course is highly valuable to a variety of participants with an interest in Cybersecurity;

· It will prepare a student well for achieving success in gaining employment; the demand for cybersecurity professionals currently outstrips the supply of talent. Employment opportunities include (but are not limited to); Cybersecurity Consultant,

Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Security Manager, Security Architect and Compliance roles.

· For anyone thinking of undertaking further study in cybersecurity e.g. Research Degree or Professional Certifications.

· Those already in the sector who wish to enhance / widen their knowledge and gain an advanced degree qualification

· Those from a generalist IT or Governance background who wish to develop a depth of understanding in managing, developing and implementing secure computer and information systems within organisations.

· It may be appropriate for anyone with a strong interest wishing to gain an advanced level of knowledge of cybersecurity or graduates from other disciplines (depending on experience).

This course is available for full or part-time study.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course



At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:

Develop robust security policies, justify the selection of suitable mechanisms for enforcement of such policies and be confident in the practices pertaining to systems security;

Analyse, categorise and evaluate security problems, and demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the most critical aspects;

Recommend and apply appropriate methods for the secure transmission and storage of data;

Demonstrate expertise in the construction and implementation of a functional security design for a network system;

Display mastery of the necessary knowledge required to manage the security of computer systems within an organisation;

Conduct research into advanced areas of Computer Systems Security through analysis and synthesis, deal professionally with complex issues, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate conclusions clearly through appropriate media.

For direct entry onto the Master’s programme:
A lower second honours degree in Computer Science, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme.
or
A Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science or a related subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules.

Upon entry students will:
be assessed for their capability to program to a good standard. The inability to meet the required standard will result in the student transferring to the MSc Information Technology degree

For entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate programme

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  • Industry
  • Compliance

Course programme

You will learn, understand and be able to apply international standards and tools and techniques available to issues related to cybersecurity, information assurance and compliance. Through course material, interactive discussion, practical exercises and small group based work, you will learn, understand, and evaluate security problems, The focus is on risks and you will develop an advanced knowledge of the threats and vulnerabilities that all organisations need to mitigate in order to avoid serious data breaches.

You will be able to address critical security issues and demonstrate the ability to apply a variety of methods to secure data. You will benefit from interactive classes designed for the experience and professional practice of Cybersecurity. Typical practical activities include; addressing web-based security issues and configuring servers and network equipment for secure operation. Students will learn, understand, articulate and engage in the practical application of a wide range of security methods, tools and techniques which are available for the management and application of Cybersecurity. Students will enhance their understanding through research, analysis, synthesis and the production of a specialist dissertation relating to cybersecurity. Opportunities will be provided during the course to engage with cybersecurity professionals.

Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Price on request