Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Become an expert in malware forensics and cryptography in a world that relies on computing to thrive.

On this  Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Hons) course at University of Portsmouth , you’ll build technical and investigative skills to break down security systems, expose gaps in security and identify cyber intruders. You’ll also learn how to investigate cybercrime for the police and see a case through to court.

Course highlights

• Benefit from our close relationship with the Hampshire Police High Tech Crime Unit through an optional internship
• Design and develop software, hardware and networks, in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence
• Benefit from the Student Union's cyber and computing clubs and societies such as the AI and Robotics Club, IT Society and Gaming Society
• Gain insight from guest expert lecturers from the forensic and cyber security field

Careers and opportunities

The cost of cybercrime was estimated at $1 trillion in 2020 – 50% higher than in 2018. According to the UK Government, 64% of large businesses and 51% of high-income charities reported cyber security breaches or attacks in a 12 month period.

Not surprisingly, with the growing threat of cyber crime, senior cyber security analysts can expect salaries from £35,000 to £60,000 and you can earn up to £80,000 a year as a senior forensic computer analyst. And the demand is there – 100% of our students from this course who are in work 15 months after they graduate are in highly skilled work.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

• Metropolitan Police
• Lockheed Martin
• Capgemini
• Adatis
• F-Secure

• Dynamics Consultants

What jobs can you do with a cyber security and forensic computing degree?

• digital forensic examiner
• threat hunter
• cyber intelligence analyst
• cloud infrastructure consultant
• cyber security analyst
• data analytics consultant