Computer Security (BA, BSc)
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Computer Security is a multi-faceted and challenging field. Ensuring the privacy of personal data, preventing unauthorized access to computer systems, ensuring back-up contingency plans in the event of data loss and protecting systems from malicious activity such as viruses and worms are just a few areas you can get involved in.
An individual's personal computer is threatened just as much as large servers and networks operated by organizations and as a consequence, interest in computer security is high.
The Computer Security program is a specialized honours degree offered as a BA or a BSc. Your degree choice will depend upon the courses you are interested in.
Possible careers include software or forensics engineer, security architect, assurance analyst or information security attorney.
What makes this program unique:
In addition to the foundation courses in computer science and mathematics, this program will allow you to study areas such as computer networks, cryptography, operating systems, databases and software engineering techniques. Also, topics such as applied ethics, management, operational practices and exposure to relevant legal concepts are important elements of the program.