Computer Science (Computer Forensics and Security) (Honours) South East Technological University

Overview

The Computer Science (Computer Forensics and Security) (Honours) programme from South East Technological University stream will develop a strong underlying knowledge of how data, storage and communications work down to bit level. Graduates are aware of the value of data in storage and in transit and the need for security. When reconstructing what has happened on a digital device, they are able to adapt to the use of new tools to aid in their analysis.

They explore issues relating to system and network security as well as ethical hacking techniques for penetration testing.

Students will learn how to respond to a suspicious incident and the importance their actions can have. They will also learn how to collect and examine network data for types of evidence as well as to generate statistical, session and alert information. Being a strong programmer helps with skills such as secure software development and reverse engineering. Modules in law and business help prepare the graduate for working a range of roles that they may pursue as a career. 

Career opportunities:

The domain of computer security and forensics is growing and has become more essential than ever before. Virtually all organisations now need and use internet technologies (email, the web, ecommerce) in their daily business.

With this growth comes the need to protect sensitive data such as customer’s personal details and credit card information, confidential files and internal documents. Many companies employ full time security personnel to fulfil these roles, whilst other organisations outsource them to external firms. Insurance companies, corporations, civil litigations, individuals and law enforcement all can and do make use of evidence revealed by computer forensic specialists.

Graduates could expect to enter the following career paths:

• Anti-Malware
• Analyst Cybersecurity
• Specialist Information
• Security Specialist
• Ethical Hacker
• Network Security Specialist 
• Software Developer
• Cybersecurity
• Software Engineers
• Data Analyst