BSc Hons Cyber Security and Forensic Computing

The Cyber Security with Forensic Computing course at Anglia Ruskin University provides students with the knowledge necessary to effectively protect and analyse computer systems. With a focus on keeping up to date with the latest advancements, this course ensures students develop the capacity to excel in scenarios involving cyber crime, digital forensics and information security.Course Content: The course covers a range of topics including hacking techniques and countermeasures, digital evidence and the law, operating systems and security, forensic investigation and tools, and advanced network security. Students also have the opportunity to work on a major project in their final year which enables them to showcase their skills and knowledge.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Introduction to Forensic Principles and Practice, Programming and Problem Solving, Operating Systems and Security, Network Fundamentals, Digital Evidence and the Law, Forensic Investigations and Tools, and Advanced Network Security.Accreditations: This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students can start a career in areas such as computer systems design, information security and incident response, IT management, data processing and hosting, public sector and education, or go onto postgraduate study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.