Program Description
Middlesex University's BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics students will develop their theoretical knowledge while they gain the skills, practical experience and certifications to excel in areas that range from compliance management to cyber forensics and everywhere in between. Students will tailor their studies to gain the expert knowledge, certifications and specialist cybersecurity skills that are in high demand across all sectors and industries.
Students will enhance their understanding of compliance standards within a range of industries and networks, learn to identify breaches, vulnerabilities and threats – and build the digital investigation skills that will minimise their impact on organisations.
Students will have the opportunity to develop their professional skills with a year-long, paid work experience placement as part of a four-year study option. Students will also have the chance to gain industry-recognised certifications, including Cisco's CCNA and CCNP.
Students will put theory into practice with hands-on experiments in the dedicated network, cyber security and digital forensic labs, using the latest applications and tools used in the IT security field.
Middlesex University's cyber security and digital forensics degree gives students the flexibility to tailor their studies with optional modules that let them focus on their areas of interest while they develop the skills that will give them a competitive edge in the industry.
