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Wrexham University: Cyber Security

Institution Wrexham University View institution profile
Department School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering
Web http://wrexham.ac.uk
Email enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk
Telephone 01978 293439
Study type Taught

Summary

Cyber security plays an increasingly important role in our world of ever-evolving technology. This course will help you to deepen your understanding of network security, penetration testing and computer forensics, whilst also adopting a systematic approach to information security management, from the varied perspectives to the technical elements.

  • You will explore several specialist technical disciplines. These will focus on areas such as developing secure software platforms and protecting against complex attack processes used to breach system security.

  • To enhance your learning experience, the programme integrates professional skills which relate to audit, management and risk. These will address both cyber security and data protection regulations within institutions and organisations.

  • Topics of focus will include cryptography, ethical hacking and penetration testing, information security management, information risk management, software security and implementing secure systems.

Key Course Features - This course offers you the opportunity to study cyber security in-depth.

  • Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions are enhanced with additional, resource-rich online materials to support your independent learning.

  • You will explore information assurance methodologies, testing operational security management, incident management, audit, assurance and review, business continuity management, and more.

  • Our staff undertake leading research into several areas of cyber security, and will provide you with the latest insights as you develop your own specialism.

  • The research activities you undertake will be associated with the university’s thriving and, often collaborative, research centre.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

Taking the next step to study at a postgraduate level is an exciting and daunting prospect. Wrexham University has the established support system, research expertise, and the facilities for you to succeed at university.

We work side-by-side with employers, including global giants such as Toyota, Tata Steel, Airbus, and the BBC. No surprise then, that Wrexham University consistently scores as one of the top universities in Wales when it comes to postgraduate employability.

We offer both taught and research-based postgraduate courses across a wide range of subject areas such as Art and Design, Business, Computing, Criminology and Policing, Education, Engineering, …

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