Cyber Security

Overview

 This PG Cert Cyber Security is offered by University of Essex Online .

This short conversion course introduces you to a number of essential topics such as:

• key trends and developments within cyber security

• fundamentals of network security and information security governance principles

• an inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challenges

Delivered completely online, it is easy to develop skills in this sought-after area while continuing in your current role. At the end of your course, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a PG Dip course or the full Masters.

Why we’re great

• This course considers not just the technical skills, but also risk mitigation 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.

• No need to take a career break – complete this course 100% online and part-time.

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 to enable you move into this highly sought-after field.Graduates from this course will be able to succeed in a range of roles such as Entry Level Software Developer, Risk Analyst, Threat Management, Secure Systems Designer/Programmer or Information Systems Administrator.