Ethical Hacking (Hons)

Overview

How do hackers get into corporate security systems? How do they ‘steal’ computer data? Can you build the right defenses and stop hackers in their tracks?  Find out how on our Ethical Hacking degree course.

We are right at the forefront of cybersecurity, producing highly skilled, in-demand graduates. You’ll develop a practical and offensive approach, by deliberately breaking computer systems and building cybersecurity defences.

• Understand the processes behind hacking and cyber attacks.
• Work out how illegal hacks can be stopped.
• Create real-life countermeasures and fixes.
• Shut down security hacks quickly and professionally.
• Document it and do it again!

The Ethical Hacking (Hons) degree from Abertay University combines computer networking, digital forensics and expert development as well as programming. You will learn how to protect data and information systems. Our Ethical Hacking degree gives you a deep understanding of cybercrime so you have the skills to stop hackers - fast.

Career 

The worldwide shortage of cybersecurity specialists means that our graduates have little difficulty finding employment, with many Ethical Hacking students headhunted before graduation. 

Our graduates work for Dell Secure Works, Goldman-Sachs, GCHQ NCC Group, Firstbase Techies, Nettitude, Portcullis, MWR, NCR, Prudential and many other prominent organisations. 

A lot of our graduates become security testers, but some prefer working in defensive roles in areas such as network management and software development. Others set up their own ethical hacking consultancy businesses.