Cybersecurity & Forensics

About this course

Cybersecurity and digital forensics is one of the most pressing technological fields of the age. As organisations and governments depend ever more heavily on digital systems, the threats posed by malicious actors, from data breaches and ransomware to state-sponsored attacks and fraud, have grown in scale and sophistication. Cybersecurity is concerned with protecting systems, networks, and data from these threats, while digital forensics applies investigative methods to recover evidence from digital devices and trace the activity of those who seek to exploit them. Together these disciplines form a critical line of defence. Edinburgh Napier University's four-year full-time degree in cybersecurity and forensics includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and professional placement experience, giving you an unusually rich combination of academic depth and practical engagement. The sandwich pla

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 55% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 4 / 100Skilled trades occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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