Cyber Security with Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University

This practical degree course enables you develop the in-demand skills in a growing industry. If you are passionate about computing careers, but not quite ready to undertake the three year degree, the one-year computing foundation is the ideal way to learn essential programming, web design, networking and security skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to the three-year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course.In partnership with CISCO Networking Academy and EC-Council, the three-year degree 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.4 years with foundation year