Comments about BSc Computer Security - At the institution - Bristol City - Bristol
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Objectives
Governments, companies and individuals are increasingly concerned about the safety of the information held on their computers. Hackers steal identities, spread viruses, access sensitive corporate information, and cause huge inconvenience, distress and even financial loss. Increasingly, companies are using the Internet to conduct their day to day business and they need to assure themselves, their customers, suppliers and shareholders that it is secure to do so.
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Entry requirements
Requirements GCSE: Maths (or equivalent) and English A-level subjects: No specific subjects required Tariff points range: 240-260 Relevant subjects: No prior knowledge of programming required Access: Yes Baccalaureate EB %: 68-70
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Academic title
BSc Computer Security
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Course description
Content
Security is pervasive throughout a computer system with security mechanisms at all layers and levels. A single design flaw at one layer can render the whole security system useless. As you progress through the years of this degree, you will deepen your knowledge of computing, networks and software. Hence, you will be able to understand the key security issues and mechanisms used to secure computer systems. Specialist modules include Cryptography and Coding Systems and Computer Crime and Digital Evidence. In your final year, as part of the Security Management in Practice module, security experts from Telecommunications, Business and IT industries will be invited to talk to you about real practical security issues that they have faced and the solutions they used to overcome these issues.
