Cyber Security (Hons) Solent University

Overview

In partnership with CISCO Networking Academy and EC-Council, the Cyber Security (Hons) degree at Solent University explores a range of professional topics all with your future career in mind. You will learn cutting-edge technologies, processes, strategies, policies, and industry-standards to protect network systems and data from cyber-attacks at both individual and enterprise level.

During your studies you will also have the chance to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree including; CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA-Security, CISCO CyberOps, and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) equipping you with the right set of practical and technical skills that are highly valued by the industry.

You will study in our high-tech computer networking labs with industry-standard facilities. These facilities feature a wide variety of equipment including Cisco routers and switches, and software including Kali Linux, Metasploit and a wide range of tools capable of footprinting, reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration of computer network systems in a controlled cybersecurity environment. 

In these facilities you will investigate the methods that hackers use to compromise vulnerable systems and also look at mechanisms that can be used to secure them against attack, including specialist software and dedicated security appliances.

Career

UK digital industries are now worth more than £150 billion (TechUK) and the cybersecurity market worldwide is projected to reach £140.80bn in 2024 (Statista).

With the internet and computer networking playing such a vital role in modern business, this course focuses on how to protect computer networks and data from hackers and cyber attacks, and equips you with a range of in-demand skills augmented with professional qualifications.