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Defend systems, networks, and data from modern threats
Online or on campus
Cybersecurity at Brigant trains defenders and ethical hackers in a controlled campus lab environment. You will configure firewalls, analyse malware samples, and conduct penetration tests under faculty supervision. Modules span cryptography, secure software development, digital forensics, and security governance. Capture-the-flag competitions and industry certifications (CompTIA Security+) are integrated into the curriculum.
The Cyber Range lab simulates enterprise networks for red-team/blue-team exercises each semester.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Fiona McAllister leads Network Security; Professor James Okello supervises malware analysis research.
Study online
Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.
On-campus study
Prefer to learn at our Edinburgh campus? On-campus delivery includes tuition fees, in-person seminars, and access to university facilities.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB101 | Computing & Networks | 20 |
| CYB102 | Programming for Security | 20 |
| CYB103 | Information Security Principles | 20 |
| CYB104 | Mathematics for Cyber | 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB201 | Cryptography | 20 |
| CYB202 | Network Defence | 20 |
| CYB203 | Ethical Hacking | 20 |
| CYB204 | Digital Forensics | 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB301 | Security Operations | 20 |
| CYB302 | Honours Security Project | 40 |
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