Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Security

This degree in Computer Security explores the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack or unauthorised access. Cyber security is a growing field in virtually every industry sector, and organisations of all kinds and sizes need to defend themselves from hacking, attacks and data breaches. Students can expect industry led course content to prepare them for this which covers the key principles that underpin Computer Security; offensive security, defensive security and information security governance. Through lectures, tutorials, technical labs and real-world case studies, students will learn how attacks work, the likely threats and vulnerabilities, and the approaches used by attackers. The new, fully equipped Cisco cyber security lab will help students put theory into practice with industry standard toolkits. They'll learn how to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability analysis in business organisations to develop secure systems.

Students will have the opportunity to join student led societies such Capture the Flag (CTF) and Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) where competitions, support and the sharing of relevant opportunities are championed. Industry and professional partnerships with organisations such as NCSC Cyber First scheme, Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales, Thales (NDEC), Airbus, and Charmwood Risk Management strengthen the programme and offer students valuable networking opportunities.

Course modules are integrated with professional certification contents such as Cisco Networking (CCNA) and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) as well as integrated with training for ISO270001 Internal Audit to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge. Therefore, it’s no surprise that graduates have gone on to secure roles and placements within well-established organisations such as Admiral, South Wales Police, and Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales.

This course was the first bachelor’s degree in Wales to be awarded provisional certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Cardiff Met is also an Academic Partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and a CREST approved academy.