BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course offered by Liverpool John Moores University is a four-year Sandwich-based program that aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to secure and protect digital assets, understand cyber threats, and devise strategies to counteract these threats. The course is built around the principles and techniques in computer science, networks, basic cryptography, machine learning and data analysis, preparing students for the challenges of the rapidly evolving cyber security landscape.Course Content: The course content encompasses forensic computing, ethical hacking, network security and some aspects of psychology, in order to equip students with understanding techniques used by hackers to breach security setups. In addition, you will get the opportunity to work on real-world projects, team-based courseworks and individual research projects. Key Modules: The course consists of several modules including Introduction to Programming, Systems and Architecture, Network Technologies, Principles of Cyber Security, Professional and Academic Skills Development, Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Mobile and Wireless Communications, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ethical Hacking, and Cryptography and Secure Applications, among others. Accreditations: The BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University is a certified course by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK Government's National Technical Authority for Information Assurance, and part of GCHQ.Future Careers: After successfully completing this course, you can apply for roles such as a Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security Manager, Digital Forensics Expert, Network Security Professional, Ethical Hacker, IT Security Engineer, and IT Security Consultant among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.