Networking and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons)

Blackburn College

Our Networking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree is built for the future. It is designed to give you the technical expertise and real-world experience needed to secure, maintain, and manage the networks that underpin today’s connected world.You’ll learn how to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats, prevent unauthorised access, and ensure data integrity across enterprise systems. From firewalls and VPNs to intrusion detection and secure routing, you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence to operate at the front line of digital defence.**Train in our state-of-the-art Cyber Suite**Put theory into practice in our dedicated Cyber Security Suite, where you’ll use industry-standard tools to simulate and defend against real-world cyber attacks. This purpose-built environment allows you to test and strengthen your technical skills in a secure, hands-on setting.**Master the Network with Cisco Technology.** This course is built around Cisco-certified networking technologies, giving you experience with one of the world’s most recognised platforms. You’ll explore key areas such as: network design and implementation routing and switching secure network access threat detection and mitigation wireless and cloud-based networking. By following the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum, you’ll be prepared to pursue industry-recognised certifications alongside your degree – boosting your employability even further. **Project management for cyber professionals**In your final year, you’ll complete a Project Management module focused on delivering secure technical solutions. You’ll explore both agile and traditional methods, learn how to manage risk in security-sensitive environments, and gain valuable experience in team leadership and stakeholder communication – essential for today’s tech professionals. **Graduate with in-demand skills**By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to: design and secure complex networks respond to and investigate cyber incidents configure and manage Cisco-based infrastructure analyse vulnerabilities and implement protective measures understand legal and ethical considerations in cyber defence.Whether you choose to work in the public or private sector, this degree opens doors to roles such as Network Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Consultant, Infrastructure Engineer, or IT Security Auditor – with the technical foundation to specialise further as you grow.

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