BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity

This degree aims to provide you with a deep, practical understanding of the latest security technologies, applications, and issues, ensuring you know how to put in place strong Information security and management that can cope with the vast and ever-evolving proliferation of malware and targeted cyber-attacks. The course is uniquely designed to blend a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art domains around information and network security; it will equip you with the academic and industry skills to excel in your career.

This BSc (Hons) degree will provide you with a programme of learning designed to meet your career ambitions focusing on the following educational aims: Develop your critical understanding of the cybersecurity theories, methodologies and techniques used by Information cybersecurity consultants Be able to understand and analyse multistage cyber-attacks and provide proper controls in place to mitigate their risks and impact in a holistic approach to improve cyber defence capabilities Understand information governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, standards and their implications to an Information security management system To be exposed to a wide range of pedagogical approaches to increase critical synthesis skills required to produce innovative solutions in both tactical and operational security. To gain in-depth understanding in technical aspects around network defence and offence with strong system administration elements embedded in the learning process Exhibit the ability to design, develop, test, and debug secure software using industry based software development life cycle methodologies Enhance logical thinking and be able to demonstrate a “security mind set” in both autonomous and collaborative tasks around network and systems’ defense.

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Orientation

Foundation of Mathematical Skills
Communication Skills
Principles of Programming
Computer Graphics and Animation

Year 1 Semester 1

Computing Fundamentals
Data Communication Computer Networks I
Business English and Communication Skills
Introduction to Programming
Mathematics for Computing

Year 1 Semester 2

Software Engineering
Object Oriented Programming (Java)
Database Management Systems
Web Application Development
Emerging Technologies and Frameworks

Year 2 Semester 1

Data Structures and Algorithms
Operating Systems
Probability and Statistics
Data Communication Computer Networks II
Computer Security 1

Year 2 Semester 2

Professional Skills
Data Systems
Wireless Communication and Networking
Project & Professional Practice
Computer Security 2
Employability Skills Development
Industry Training

Year 3

Research Methodologies and Emerging Technologies
Undergraduate Project
Incident Response
Agile Project Management

Course Learning Outcomes

Define and justify security access policies for an information security management system given knowledge of its core architecture, security requirements, secure software development, and threat/risk landscape.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of technologies, methodologies and processes related to systems and network security, and develop decision making and problem solving capabilities.
Acquire strong technical expertise and a critical awareness of security implications, methodologies and frameworks applied to modern information security management systems to safeguard organisations and their assets.
Adapt knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and guidelines in governance, risk, and compliance processes and evaluate their performance in multiple organisational contexts.
Perform a business impact analysis in response to a security incident and follow a disaster recovery plan to meet elements of a given business continuity policy. 6 Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to undertake a series of team-based activities in security auditing and analysis; adhering to national and international laws, professional ethics, and codes of conduct in the context of cybersecurity.
Demonstrate your transferable skills (oral and written communication, and personal reflection) to analyse self and other actions in enabling a wide range of vocational outputs within an organisational context.
Undertake a substantial independent piece of work that tackles a complex problem in the area of cybersecurity, using incomplete information. The work undertaken should demonstrate the ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise available information and apply an appropriate problem solving approach.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Higher Diploma Entry Requirements

Minimum of one pass in three main subjects at the G.C.E (A/L) Local or London Examination obtained in one at the same sitting in any stream.

TOP-UP Entry Requirements

Edexcel Higher Diploma / Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification
SLIIT / SLIIT City Uni / NIBM / NSBM / ICBT / ACBT /
APIlT – Completion of diploma / Higher Diploma / HND

Careers

This course opens up a range of roles including information security specialists, network security officers/administrators/engineers, penetration testers, mobile security testers, cybersecurity operations centre specialists, incident responder network administrators/engineers and systems administrators/engineers.

Course Fee

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