Bsc %28honours%29 cyber security in Open university

Our cyber security degree combines three sought after streams of computing: networking, cyber security and digital forensics. It gives you a thorough understanding of socio-technical systems and skills to prevent or respond to cyber security incidents. And develops your ability to critically analyse and apply digital solutions to security examination and digital forensic investigations. This includes an appreciation of tools, techniques and legal requirements. The degree programme, with its well-balanced theory and practice, has a strong technical focus. You'll develop your understanding of how networked cyber systems function and how they might be abused. The course centres around the relationship between technology, people, processes, the physical environment and cyber security. You'll be able to pursue a wide array of career pathways within the public, private and charity sectors.Curriculum aligned with The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) and with the Institute of Information Security Professionals(IISP) framework.The cyber security skills gap and shortage of cyber security professionals globally will increase your employability.Develop your understanding of how cyber security fits into business and commerce through applied learning.Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a substantial cyber security-related independent project.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification

some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree):cyber security apprentice,cyber security manager,IT infrastructure apprentice,IT security administrator,IT/digital security analyst,network administrator,network architect,penetration tester,security analyst,security operations centre (SOC) analyst,software engineer.

9th Sep