This course is flexible in the mode of delivery, making extensive use of online and blended learning materials, and a key objective of the programme is the integration with professional certification, such as from Cisco Systems, Ethical Hacking, CISSP, and ISO 27001. The School of Computing and the Centre for Distributed Computing and Security have extensive expertise in research, knowledge transfer (KT) and teaching in the areas of security and digital forensics. This includes externally funded research in key domains such as financial crime and intelligence gathering frameworks, through KT work with organisations such as Cisco Systems, DNS Ltd, the FSA, the Scottish Police (SIPR), Sapphire, Scottish Drug Enforcement Agency, and many others. This course is also integrated with industry, with industry-led projects, and links with a wide range of local companies. You will have access to security research seminars with talks from senior industry professionals and state-of-the-art research in digital forensics, computer security, mobile systems and distributed computing. Overall, the aim is to produce a world-leading programme with blended teaching material and support that builds on the existing foundation of research, KT activities and teaching in security and digital forensics. The programme involves a wide range of skills, including an in-depth knowledge and practical skills in key areas such as: Encryption and authentication methods. Authentication infrastructures. Host-based digital forensics. Network-based digital forensics. Network security, including secure tunnels. Wireless/Mobile security. Virtualisation and Service-Oriented Architectures. Cloud Computing. Next generation Web systems. Professional Certification: Cisco CCNA Security, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, Ethical Hacking. Security Consultant System Architect Forensic Investigator Audit/Compliance Consultant Cisco Security Engineer Cisco Security Specialist Security Advisor Security Auditor Systems Integrator Design Engineer Network Engineer Application Support Web Server Support .NET Developer Test/Debug Engineer Wireless Engineer.

We offer industry informed courses which combine the optimum balance of theory and practice to equip graduates for success. 92.3% of our undergraduates are in work or further study within six months of leaving (HESA, 2012). We also offer a unique personal development programme called Stand Out. The growth in the requirement for security and digital forensics increases by the year, and there are a wide range of careers from consultancy to systems support.