ABOUT THE COURSE

Want to protect the world from hackers, viruses and cyber-attacks? This practical degree course enables you develop the in-demand skills to kick start a fantastic career in cyber security – one of IT’s most hotly debated sectors.

In partnership with CISCO Networking Academy and EC-Council, the course explores a range of professional topics all with your future career in mind. You will learn cutting-edge technologies, processes, strategies, policies, and industry-standards to protect network systems and data from cyber-attacks at both individual and enterprise level.

During your studies you will also have the chance to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree including; CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA-Security, CISCO CyberOps, and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) equipping you with the right set of practical and technical skills that are highly valued by the industry.

You will study in our high-tech computer networking labs with industry-standard facilities. These facilities feature a wide variety of equipment including Cisco routers and switches, and software including Kali Linux, Metasploit and a wide range of tools capable of footprinting, reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration of computer network systems in a controlled cybersecurity environment. In these facilities you will investigate the methods that hackers use to compromise vulnerable systems and also look at mechanisms that can be used to secure them against attack, including specialist software and dedicated security appliances.

Solent’s Cyber Security Management course will prepare you for a wide range of graduate-level employment opportunities in the industry. Suitable roles for graduates include:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Network Security Manager
• Penetration Tester
• Cyber Security Consultant
• System Analyst
• Incident Manager
• CyberOps Manager

Upon successful completion of your degree, you could also choose to pursue further study at postgraduate level. Solent offer a range of Master’s including; MSc Cyber Security Engineering, MSc Computer Engineering and MSc Data Analytics Engineering. Solent alumni can also receive a discount of up to 50% on postgraduate courses.

The work placement variant of the course enables you to gain valuable real-world experience – often in a paid role. You will be expected to secure your own placement, however you will be given support from the academic team in finding a suitable position.