BSc Secure and Forensic Computing

Comments about BSc Secure and Forensic Computing - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Computer and network security is an essential consideration in modern computer systems. Defence against malicious or accidental damage to data, security against hacking, and defence against viruses and computer worms are all essential to the operation of both corporate and personal computers. When computer crime is detected it is essential that specialists are available to investigate and to collect and present evidence capable of securing the conviction of the guilty party.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements 200-240 points which must include two passes at A level or Vocational A level. Additional requirements for these courses are normally GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade C or above.
• Academic title
  BSc Secure and Forensic Computing
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Year 1
  
  Modelling and Prototyping
  Writing Software
  Computing Science and Mathematics
  Hardware and Networks for the Secure Environment
  Security Workshop 1
  Technical and Learning Skills
  
  Year 2
  
  Applied Cryptography and Biometrics
  Algorithms, Processes and Data
  Professional Issues and Project Management
  Relational Databases and Web Integration
  Operating Systems and Network Security
  Security Workshop 2
  
  Year 3
  
  Supervised Work Placement
  
  Year 3 or 4
  
  Large System Environments
  Distributed and Client Server Systems
  Investigative Techniques
  One option module
  Project