Cyber Security & Digital Forensics

Have you considered a career at the cutting-edge of the fight against cyber crime? there is an increasing demand for skilled cyber security professionals with expertise that this course offers. on this course, you'll study how computers can be used to prevent and solve crime. you'll develop web technology programming skills and study specialised tools and operating system environments. you'll examine encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography, network security, endpoint security and digital forensics. through research and development projects you'll be able to showcase your knowledge and skills to employers. project themes include security and vulnerability analysis, mobile app security and cyber intelligence analysis. practical studies include ethical hacking (such as password cracking, vulnerability scanning, social engineering and system exploits) and security operations centre (soc) functions, such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, siems and incident response. all of our undergraduate computing and information system courses are ranked no.2 in london and no.18 in the uk (guardian league table 2021).

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Cyber security career opportunities are diverse and exist across many sectors. examples include government, finance, entertainment, media, law and intelligence services.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Kingston University London has partnerships with the following companies: