Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

**Reasons to choose Kingston**– This degree is aligned with industry recognised certifications (for example, AccessData Certified Examiner), giving you a career head start.– Kingston has a dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab, with access to specialist resources.– You’ll have access to software and tools widely used in the cyber security industry (such as Splunk, Nessus, Kali Linux).**About this course**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.