Network and Digital Security

Networked Systems Engineering

Digital Security, Forensics & Ethical Hacking
Cyber Security
BEng (Hons)
Networked Systems Engineering
BEng (Hons)
Digital Security, Forensics and
Ethical Hacking
BSc (Hons)
Cyber Security and Networks
With todays advancing technologies comes the increasing threat of cybercrime. The National
Cyber Security Strategy makes clear the importance of good network defences in securing the
UK. GCU has developed a suite of programmes which provide the opportunity to be at the to
be at the forefront of building robust Networks and defending cyberspace cyberspace from
sophisticated malicious attacks and future threats.
Networked Systems Engineering provides with technical, analytical and evaluation skills in and digital forensics sector, an industry which
an in-depth knowledge of the IT network all areas of digital forensic investigation, including employs one in three of all jobs within the IT
infrastructure needed to run large enterprise ethical hacking, intrusion, detection, data recovery sector. This sector is becoming increasingly
and wide area network deployments. It focuses and security systems. complex, with particular need for digital forensics,
on the specification, design, deployment and digital security, ethical hacking, wireless and
troubleshooting of complex network topologies. Cyber Security and Networks covers the protection mobile specialist skills. Our networked systems
We have the best networking labs in Scotland and of computer equipment, information and services engineering graduates could find themselves
teach this subject to CISCO network professional from unauthorised access, change or destruction. working in IT/network infrastructure support or
standards. It will inform you of the latest technologies, help as a network engineer, while we would expect
you understand legal, ethical and professional digital security graduates to embark on a range
Digital Security, Forensics and Ethical Hacking responsibilities and provide a broad awareness of of career pathways including government
develops the theory and practical skills of how the industry. agencies, law enforcement or associated private
illegal computer attacks are performed and how sector agencies, business, supporting specialist
to counteract them, explores the nature of digital Graduate opportunities roles such as forensic practitioners, penetration
evidence and focuses on the law and issues These programmes will prepare you for entering testers (ethical hackers) and security and forensic
surrounding computer crime. It equips graduates the communication networks, security engineering consultants.
 Studying Networking at GCU has given me
the essentialskills and knowledge to securea
graduate position at Virgin Media as a Systems
IntegrationEngineer.
David Duggan, 4th Year Networked Systems Engineering (BEng)

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Programme structure overview
The programmes share a common first two years.
Year 1: Fundamentals of Computing, Introduction
to Computer Networking, Programming 1, Web
Platform Development 1, Mathematics for
Computing, Integrated Project 1
Year 2: Digital Forensics Essentials & Incident
Response, Operating Systems and Security,
Routing Fundamentals; Designing Secure
Networks, Integrated Project 2, Database
Development.
Networked Systems Engineering
Year 3: Scalable Campus Networking,
Quantitative Modelling and Cryptography, Data
Communications and Transmission Systems,
Advanced Routing, Network Design, Integrated
Design Project 3
Year 4: Honours Research and Project Methods,
Simulating Multimedia Networks, Cloud
Systems Security, IT Project management 1,
Professionalism in Practice, Honours Project
Digital Security, Forensics and Ethical Hacking
Year 3: Network Penetration Testing & Ethical
Hacking, Digital Forensic Analysis, Regulating
the Information Society, Quantitative Modelling
& Cryptography, Advanced Ethical Hacking and
Web Application Testing, Integrated Project 3
Year 4: Honours Research & Project Methods,
Honours Project, Advanced Ethical Hacking &
Web Application Penetration Testing, Mobile
Security & Forensics, Cloud Security, Security &
People, Professionalism in Practice
Cyber Security We also have a fully equipped digital forensic
Year 3: IT Project Management, Network security laboratory utilising current generation
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, iMacs. We use virtual machines to simulate a
Designing Secure Networks, Advanced Routing, wide range of different operating systems and
Scalable Campus Networking, Integrated Design environments to provide a safe resource for cyber
Project 3. security learning. Mobile and tablet based attacks
Year 4: Honours Research and Project Methods, are increasing, and we are fully resourced to
Simulating Multimedia Networks, Cloud interface with these devices. Students use industry
Systems Security, Regulating Information standard tools such as Metasploit, Nessus, nMap,
Society, Professionalism in Practice, Honours XRY and Cellbrite to assess system security.
Project
Recent investments in our virtualized distance
Recent students have been placed with companies learning platform enables students to continue
such as IBM, Dell Corporation, National Australia their learning off campus, this includes our
Group, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Strathclyde innovative Netlab online laboratory system
Police among others. supporting both networking and digital security
modules.
International Applicants
International applicants require an IELTS score of
6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
INTO GCU offers a range of academic and English
language pathway programmes for applicants; for
more information visit www.gcu.ac.uk/into
Lab Facilities
We have full industrial standard CISCO labs
where networks can be analysed and investigated
for vulnerabilities. These allow the students to
plan, design, implement, secure and troubleshoot
complex enterprise class networks. These labs
are the largest in Scotland supported by over 200
devices.
 The degree at GCU offered the most
comprehensive degree in the area of information
security covering a wide variety of technologies
and techniques and did not solely focus on one
particular area. It provided a greater breadth of
knowledge and adaptability.
Ross Bingham BEng Digital Forensics, Security & Ethical Hacking

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 There is a constant demand for building backbone
networks that are intelligent by design, robust and
secure. This suite of programmes are tailored to
prepare students to meet this demand.

Anand Philip, Programme Leader
Work Placement
An optional one-year industrial placement can be
taken after completion of Year 3. The industrial
placement will be in an appropriate area of
Networking/Cyber security/digital forensics.
A key objective in undertaking the industrial
placement is for students to further develop the
understanding and application of their skills in a
professional setting.
Assessment methods
The programmes assessment methods are used
to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes
including examinations, coursework, class tests,
presentations, computer-based exercises and
written reports.
Our aim is to build our students abilities in
the areas demanded by employers in a global
knowledge economy, through linking with
employers to provide students with an authentic
learning experience that blends with relevant
studies.
Student support
Study support is available to all students
throughout the their studies from personal tutors,
module leaders and the programme leader.
For international students a designated advisor
can also provide structured mentoring and study
support sessions which cover numerous topics
such as academic writing skills, personal goal
setting and pastoral care.
Typical entry requirements
BEng (Hons) Networked Systems
Engineering
UCAS code: I120
Mode of study: Full-time, three four years
BEng (Hons) Digital Security, Forensics and
Ethical Hacking
UCAS code: I112
Mode of study: Full-time, three four years
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks
UCAS code: I121
Mode of study: Year 3 entry only
BEng (Hons) Networked Systems
Engineering
Year 1:
SQA Higher: BBBC including Computing or
Maths
A level: BCC including Computing or Maths
ILC Higher: BBBC
IB Diploma: 24 points including Computer
Science and Maths
Year 3:
HND Computing: Networking or HND
Computing: Technical Support, with A in the
Graded Unit/s, including Routing Technology
Unit or CCNA2 and Mathematics Unit
or attendance at Summer School Maths
programme
BEng (Hons) Digital Security, Forensics and
Ethical Hacking
Year 1:
SQA Higher: BBBB including Maths and
Computing/Information Systems
A level: BCC including Computing and Maths
ILC Higher: BBBB including English, Maths and
Computing
IB Diploma: 24 points including Computer
Science and Maths
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks
Year 3:
HND Computing: Networking or HND
Computing: Technical Support, with A in both
Graded Units
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How to apply
You can apply to an undergraduate programme at Glasgow
Caledonian University (GCU) via UCAS for more information
visit www.gcu.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply; alternatively,
contact our undergraduate team on +44 (0)141 331 8630 or email
studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk

Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this programme.
Visit www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships for details.

Fees and funding

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