Cyber Security
Cyber Security professionals protect systems, networks, applications, and data from attack, misuse, and disruption. They help safeguard sensitive data, protect critical infrastructure, and contribute directly to national digital resilience.
Why study Cyber Security?
Society's increasing reliance on digital systems to deliver essential services means cyber incidents can have immediate, tangible, real-world consequences. The Cyber Security major provides a coherent, industry-aligned curriculum that develops the technical and professional capabilities required to protect data in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
The curriculum spans foundational computing and systems knowledge, core Cyber Security concepts, and advanced practice in network defence, secure software development, and vulnerability analysis.
Career opportunities
- IT Security Consultant
- Penetration tester
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