In today’s highly interconnected world, organisations are relying heavily on data to operate. Data is a critical business asset that must be protected from cyber criminals trying to steal or hold data to ransom. That’s why developing a strong cyber security strategy is a top priority for all organisations in today’s ecosystem.The Cyber Security undergraduate degree at the University of Worcester provides you with opportunities to learn and explore new skills required to protect organisations against cyber threats. Throughout the course, you will explore a range of cyber security technologies and solutions, including computer security, distributed systems, computer forensics and ethical hacking. This course will make you ready as a cyber security graduate to enter different security roles including cyber security analyst, IT security engineer and penetration tester.You will have the option to extend this 3-year course by choosing to add a placement year, to help you gain industry experience and boost your employability.