Digital Security, Forensics and Ethical Hacking

Description

Digital forensics is the analysis of data contained within and created with digital systems and embedded devices (iPods, Phones, GPSs, PDAs, etc.), typically in the interest of figuring out what happened, when it happened, how it happened and who was involved. This can be for the purpose of establishing the root cause or to find out who is responsible for misuse of digital systems, or perhaps who committed a crime.

The programme is geared towards producing graduates with technical, analytical and evaluation skills in all areas of digital forensic investigation, including ethical hacking, intrusion, detection, data recovery and security systems design.

Why Choose This Programme?

The School of Engineering and Computing has a strong ethos of providing career oriented learning experiences and has established itself as an approved provider for a number of leading professional certifications, most notably from Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, EMC and more significantly we have developed a strategic partnership with leading Information Security and Computer Forensics firm, 7Safe - the only Scottish based 7Safe Accredited Training Partner.
Since 2002, the School of Engineering and Computing have been running programmes in the area of security. Building on this success together with links with our strategic partners we have developed a new undergraduate curriculum that is at the cutting edge of new advances in digital security.
Digital forensics is a rapidly advancing discipline in the area of digital technology. The aim of this new degree programme is to offer an industrial and business-related curriculum geared towards producing graduates with technical, analytical and evaluative skills, as well as expertise in digital data recovery, preservation, analysis and the provision of evidence for legal or commercial use. During this course students will explore the nature of digital evidence, learn what is acceptable in law, and what is not, and focus on the special issues surrounding computer crime. This multidisciplinary degree programme combines core technological concepts with the subject of forensics, developing an understanding of core concepts with special emphasis on the principles, techniques, theory and applications central to the fascinating subject of digital forensics. Upon completion of this degree, students will be competent in all areas of digital forensic investigations, audit network and system security, detect intrusions, ethical and privacy considerations and legal requirements.
Students will also learn how to plan and implement security strategies, respond to incidents and recover lost data. The programme equips graduates with the transferable skills required for future academic and personal development.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline As soon as possible Tuition fee

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Not specified Start date September 2015 Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

• Year 1: Introduction to Computer Systems Development; Introduction to Network Technology; Introduction to Switched and Wireless Networks; Introduction to Database Development; Introduction to Programming; Introduction to Web Development; Security Landscape; Discrete Mathematics; Integrated Design Project.
• Year 2: Digital Forensics Essentials; Operating Systems and Security; Software Development for Engineers; Routing Fundamentals; Designing Secure Networks; and Integrated Project.
• Year 3: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking; Digital Forensic Analysis and Incident Response;Computing and Legal Environment; Quantitative Modelling and Cryptography; Web Programming; and Integrated Project.
• Year 4: Honours Research and Project Methods; Honours Project; Advanced Ethical Hacking and Web Application Penetration Testing; Advanced Digital Forensics Analysis and Data Mining Methods; Computer Risk Management; Security and People; and Professionalism in Practice Security Landscape; Computer Systems Development; Computer Architecture; Network Technology; Switched and Wireless Networks; Principles of Programmable Systems; Web Development; Database Development; Discrete Maths; and Integrated Project.

Work Placement

The programme features an optional one-year sandwich placement which can be undertaken after completion of Year 3.

Assessment

Assessment methods used to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes include examinations, coursework, class tests, presentations, computer-based exercises and written reports.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

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Requirements

Higher: BBBB

ILC: CCCCC

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Accreditation

To ensure graduates have excellent employment opportunities, the programme has been designed in line with accreditation guidelines set by the BCS - the Chartered Institute for IT - and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).