Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) in Cyber Security and Forensics

Cybercrime has quickly risen to become a top-level national security priority across the globe. Increasing the security of data, as well as reducing the impact of a network or database security breach are the key challenges for IT security specialists.

In this degree, you'll gain a solid foundation of the theoretical and practical aspects of different dimensions of cyber security, such as network security, software security, system security measures and models, information security, computer forensics, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

You'll learn how to forensically examine digital evidence, identify and respond to threats and information security incidents, and develop the digital forensic and critical thinking skills to solve computer crime.

In the final year of your degree, you'll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve cyber security problems.

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• systems analysis, design and development
• server environments and architectures
• security architectures and systems administration
• information security policy and governance
• cyber forensics and information technology
• database management.

Graduating with a major in Cyber Security and Forensics will equip you with the skills you need for professional IT roles aimed at securing our digital future.

Career options include:

• Ethical Hacker
• Network and Security Specialist
• IT Security and Risk Analyst/Consultant
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Forensic Investigator.