Cyber Security

Overview

After considering the fundamental aspects and recent developments in the field, you will delve into topics such as:

• fundamentals of network security and information security governance principles
• an inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challenges
• traditional and contemporary Software Development Life Cycle models and how they are affected by risk management considerations

Delivered completely online, it is easy to develop skills in this sought-after area while continuing in your current role. Towards the end of your studies you will have the opportunity to advance onto a full Masters.

Why we’re great

• This cross-disciplinary course considers not just the technical skills, but also commercial and legal factors within cyber security.
• There’s no need to download lots of different software packages – all programming languages are included within the tuition fee and all work is carried out in our online development environment.
•  Receive your degree from the University of Essex, a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2022)

Your future

There is currently a global shortage of computer science professionals and an increasing need for robust cyber security measures, particularly in smaller companies who are most vulnerable to attack. This course will give you a breadth of knowledge and skills enable you move into this highly sought-after field.

Graduates from this Cyber Security course from University of Essex Online will be able to succeed in a range of roles such as Software Developer, Risk Analyst, Threat Management, Secure Systems Designer/Programmer, Information Systems Administrator or Forensic Analyst.