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Foundation

Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield , United Kingdom
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Tuition Fee
USD 19,666
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
60 months
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Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Forensics
Area of study
Computer Science & IT | Engineering
Minor
Information Technology
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 19,666
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-26-
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Program Overview

1. Course summary

  • Develop the skills to design and secure complex information systems.
  • Learn to respond appropriately to security incidents by gathering evidence.
  • Understand the legal and regulatory environment around complex information systems.
  • Study the principles employed in cyber security and digital forensics.
  • Use the latest digital forensics software and technologies employed in industry.
  • Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start

    • You will study fundamental cyber security topics, including principles of security, computing, architecture and networking, databases, and programming. You’ll also gain industry certifications such as the Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) certification and the Nuix Workstation Forensics Practitioner Foundations and Core certifications.

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    3. Future careers

    This course prepares you for a career in

  • cyber security analysis
  • digital forensics consultancy
  • security consultancy
  • information security analysis
  • information security
  • incident response analysis

    • Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for dedicated security and forensics companies, law enforcement agencies and large-scale businesses and industries such as

  • 3Squared
  • Cisco
  • Citrix
  • CYFOR
  • Exponential-e
  • F-Secure
  • G-Research
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • HSBC
  • IBM
  • Info-Assure
  • Intaforensics
  • NextGen Security
  • Sec-1
  • Serious Fraud Office
  • Servelec Group
  • Sky
  • South Yorkshire Police
  • West Yorkshire Police


    • 4. Where will I study?

    You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

    City Campus

    City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

    City Campus map | City Campus tour | Keeping safe on Campus

    Location

    Howard Street

    Sheffield

    S1 1WB

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    Adsetts library

    Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.

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    Equipment and facilities

    On this course you’ll have access to specialist security and forensics labs and work with:

  • our state-of-the-art internetworking labs
  • Cisco switching
  • routing and security devices
  • virtualised desktops and servers
  • intrusion detection systems
  • penetration testing applications
  • the latest specialist software – including Encase, Magnet Axiom and IEF, FTK, X-Ways, Nuix, Cellebrite Physical Analyzer, UFED Touch 2 and UFED 4PC.

    • We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.


    Financial support for home/EU students

    How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.

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