Ethical Hacking

Dan Mosca

Principal Cyber Security Consultant and OT/ICS Sub Capability Lead at PA Consulting

“It’s a university that gives its students the chance to really make a lasting impression on their development and skillset in a wonderful city steeped in culture. “

Demand for qualified ethical hackers and cybersecurity specialists is rising year on year.

How do hackers get into corporate security systems? How do they ‘steal’ computer data? Can you build the right defences and stop hackers in their tracks?

The course combines computer networking, digital forensics and exploit development, as well as programming. You’ll learn how to protect data and information systems.

With a high employment rate and a high starting salary, there’s never been a better time to study ethical hacking … and no better place to study it than at Abertay University.

BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking at Abertay is exciting and fastpaced. You’ll taught by some of the most talented academics in the country to develop a practical and offensive approach by deliberately compromising computer systems and building cybersecurity defences.

MODULES

Year 1

Computer Networking 1 Introduction to Security Computer Hardware Architecture and Operating Systems Programming with C++ Software Design Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay MySuccess Modules*

Year 2

Data Structures and Algorithms 1 Dynamic Web Development 1 Ethical Hacking 1 Data Structures and Algorithms 2 Digital Forensics 1 Microcredentials** CAREER PATHS • Threat Intelligence Analyst • Security Researcher • Cloud Security Engineer • Offensive Security Specialist • Penetration Testing • Vulnerability Management Specialist PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

BCS Educational Affiliate

UCAS CODE: GG45

DURATION: 4 years (full time) Year 3

Professional Project Planning and Prototyping Computer Networking 2 Ethical Hacking 2 Software Development for Mobile Devices Professional Project Development and Delivery Ethical Hacking 3

Year 4

Digital Forensics 2 System Internals and Cybersecurity Honours Project Proposal and Execution Honours Project Dissertation Engineering Resilient Systems 1

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Higher: ABBB A Level: BCC ILC (H): H2H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 29 BTEC Extended Dip: DMM

See page 176 for Minimum Entrance Requirements.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

*MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development. **Microcredentials allow you to explore a number of topics that appeal to you. ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS One of the following: Computer Science, Maths, Architectural Technology, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography or Physics.

FULL COURSE DETAILS

VISIT: abertay.ac.uk/GG45