Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Hons) Middlesex University Dubai

Overview

The Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Hons) course from Middlesex University Dubai  aims to produce graduates that meet the requirement of the emerging and increasingly critical cybersecurity industry. This programme will provide students with a significant range of knowledge skills that are highly valued and sought-after by the international security and digital forensics sector.

The degree will provide a thorough grounding in the area of modern computing including database design, computer networking, programming, operating systems, regulations, security, digital investigation, file systems, digital evidence management, memory analysis and network protocols. Students will be trained on how to protect and prevent cybercrimes from occurring in organisations and be compliant with regulations governing Cyber Security.

They will be able to detect, react appropriately and advise on cybercrimes that have occurred in organisations and be compliant with regulations governing Digital Forensics. Graduates of this programme will be well prepared for a range of careers in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics as well as a postgraduate study either in “Cyber Security and Penetration Testing”, or “e-Security and Digital Forensics.

This programme will prepare students to deal with the legal implications of investigations and be able to collect, analyse and report on and present findings on digital artefacts seized. Students will be prepared to investigate unauthorised access or data breaches in an organisation.

Students will focus on learning the application of dedicated hardware and software safely and effectively in all stages of cyber security and digital forensic lifecycles. The programme also introduces students to the design and development of experimental frameworks to test hypotheses impartially and summarise efficaciously on the results.

Future career and employment

The degree prepares you for a wide range of careers. Graduates will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Careers include key roles such as Digital Forensic Examiner, Cyber Security Researcher, Digital Forensic Investigator, Compliance Manager, Cyber Forensics Coordinator / e-Discovery Administrator. Links with the employment market is established through visiting speakers from relevant sections of the industry. Our industry partners offer internships, deliver visiting lectures, assist with field trips and recruit at the University’s Careers Day each year.