This course a largely practical, project-led approach to study, using the appropriate industry tools, across different platforms. We have our own dedicated laboratories for this purpose and our academic staff have practical experience from law enforcement and business perspectives. The activity-led learning approach means your education should be hands-on; we aim to make you familiar with penetration testing tools, encryption algorithms and forensic analysis software. The benefits of this course are the option to do Forensic Toolkit (FTK) certification; Opportunities to attend international events in conjunction with the course; Optional sandwich year in industry or business placement either in the UK or overseas (subject to application); An active Computer Security Society involving both staff and students, including industry talks, regular hacker games and activities and a yearly budget; Dedicated teaching staff who are committed and experienced academics, active in educational development and technical research which informs their teaching; Optional membership of the Cisco Academy programme leading to an industry recognised Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification. Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details; Accreditation by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional; partially meeting the Academic Requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist; and, on behalf of the Engineering Council, partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.