BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks course offered by the University of East London offers students an in-depth understanding of how to protect businesses, governments, and individuals from cyber threats. Students are taught to explore and handle security risks, threats, and countermeasures in a real-world environment. The course has been specifically designed to provide a direct route into this high-demand career sector.Course Content: The course offers knowledge and expertise with a blend of theory and practice on network infrastructures, security devices configuration, security risks assessments, intrusion detection/prevention, encryption, and network defence strategy. The course aims to develop professionals equipped to analyse and remedy security vulnerabilities, ultimately improving and maintaining business and network security.Key Modules: This course includes modules in Computer Systems and Networks, Scripting for Systems Administration, Network Security, Digital Forensics, and Cyber Security Concepts. In addition to this, students will undertake a project which puts their theory into practice by working on a real-world problem.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT. This means that on successful graduation from this course, students are partially accredited towards Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, which is highly recognised in the industry.Future Careers: This course equips students to embark upon a variety of careers in various sections of information technology, particularly in the growing area of cyber security and network systems. Graduates could go on to work in roles such as cyber security analyst, network engineer, IT consultant, and systems administrator amongst others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.