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In today’s digitally connected world, secure information technologies are the backbone of modern society. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater....

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BSc (Hons)

Start date

September 2027, January 2028

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In today’s digitally connected world, secure information technologies are the backbone of modern society. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater.

The BSc Cyber Security course is designed to equip you with cutting-edge technical expertise, analytical proficiency, management capabilities, and practical skills to effectively tackle the cybersecurity challenges faced by modern organisations. Our strong links with industry enable us to teach the most demanding and up-to-date topics.

What's covered in this course?

Taking a practice-led approach, the course emphasises hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in cybersecurity.

The industry-informed curriculum is structured to provide a strong foundation in security principles while fostering the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to defend against cyber threats.

The course benefits from a dynamic research-inspired environment and is supported by strong industry partnerships with leading organisations including CISCO, EC-Council, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft and the Linux Professional Institute. These collaborations provide students with exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges, access to professional networks, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, enhancing both learning and career prospects.

In your first year, you will develop a strong foundation in computing and cybersecurity, covering essential subjects such as cybersecurity fundamentals, computer programming, computer systems, networking fundamentals, and mathematics for computing.

During your second year, you will expand your knowledge through advanced cybersecurity subjects, including software security, applied cryptography, networking technologies, applied cyber forensics, and cybersecurity operations. Additionally, you will have the option to undertake a sandwich placement year between your second and final year, gaining valuable industry experience.

In your final year, you will study subjects such as ethical hacking, applied artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity and cloud computing. You will also complete an individual project, demonstrating your technical expertise and preparing you for career opportunities in the cybersecurity field.

The final year students will take part in our annual Innovation Fest which is a unique opportunity for our students to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise. Our students have pushed the boundaries of what is possible and created solutions to real-world challenges.

Upon graduation you could progress into a career as a Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Architect, Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Risk and Compliance Analyst and Cloud Security Engineer.

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Professional Placement year

This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.

If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.

Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.

Why Choose Us?

Student satisfaction - Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction for Computer Science (Complete University Guide 2025).

Home to Cisco Systems and Microsoft Academy Centre - We are one of Microsoft’s top UK university-based academics and we are a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance. This means we are able to use various Microsoft software products and online resources for research. We are also a Cisco ASC and one of only ten Cisco Instructor Training Centre’s in the UK.

State-of-the-art facilities - You will be based at Millennium Point, within our City Centre Campus that has recently received £6.5 million investment in IT facilities and software, allowing you to work with industry-standard software development and simulation tools.

Gain professional qualifications - From vendors such as Cisco, Microsoft and Linux Professional Institute. You will also have an opportunity to undertake an industry placement.

Showcase your work - Innovation Fest is designed to foster entrepreneurship and support the development of our first-year students as future world-changers. The festival contributes to the knowledge economy, increasing students’ employability by providing genuine portfolio material.

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Course in Depth

Year One

Year Two

Professional Placement Year (Optional)

Final Year

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

Computer Systems 20 credits

Within the Computer Systems Module, you will gain knowledge and experience of computers and computer hardware.

This module presents a holistic view of how computer systems work and it also provides the underpinning knowledge required:

for the design of computer architecture

to show how software interacts with hardware

to apply electronics principles

to use number systems for computer technology

Cyber Security Fundamentals 20 credits

The module introduces the fundamental elements of cybersecurity and its body of knowledge. It aims to develop a firm grounding in the underpinning knowledge and skills required to protect organisations from cyber-attack. You will be introduced to cybersecurity principles and implications of threats, vulnerability and risks facing these organisations.

Applied Operating Systems 20 credits

In this module, you learn how modern operating systems are the glue that bind computer hardware and networks together and how they manage the user experience for individual computers and wider networks. We will focus on the function and purpose of operating systems, with a focus on hands-on practical skills.

Computer Programming 20 credits

Within the module of Computer Programming you will learn the key skills of Programming and how this relates to technology and communications. Programming is an engineering tool that plays a vital role to drive most of the modern technologies surrounding us, including the technological devices for communication, transportation and entertainment.

In other words, it can be said that our modern lifestyles are heavily dependent on programming. Moreover, businesses increasingly rely on computers and the software run on them. Programming skills and a broader and deeper understanding of programming are therefore becoming increasingly important to the jobs market.

Mathematics for Computing 20 credits

The module gives you the opportunity to learn mathematical concepts and methods and critically reflect on how they relate to computing and communication systems. You will develop core mathematical and statistical skills which are fundamental in computing and technical work in general. You will be expected to solve mathematical and statistical problems on paper and on a computer.

Network Fundamentals 20 credits

The module provides the opportunity to learn and critically reflect the skills required in building and designing basic networks and their requirements within a network infrastructure. This module builds on the underpinning knowledge and theory of networking systems.

Software Security 20 credits

Software is ubiquitous. Not only is it deployed on traditional computing platforms (such as workstations and servers), but it is also embedded in network equipment (such as routers and firewalls) and consumer devices (such as hearing aids and smartphones). In this module, we will explore the foundations of software security, important software vulnerabilities and attacks that exploit them -- such as buffer overflows, SQL injection, and session hijacking. The module explores defenses that prevent or mitigate these attacks, including advanced testing and analysis techniques. You will also learn how product vendors and services should manage exposed vulnerabilities and how vulnerabilities are being disclosed to stakeholders in an ethical way. It continues the software theme that you began at Level 4 when you studied the Computer Programming and Applied Operating Systems module.

System Security Attacks and Defences 20 credits

The module has been designed to provide you with the necessary theoretical framework, foundations and practical support for understanding security solutions with reference to the application of cryptography, access control and a wider range of security attack categories and defensive approaches and systems.

Applied Cyber Forensics 20 credits

This module begins with an introduction to the core principles and processes of a typical computer forensic investigation. It aims to develop a firm grounding in the underpinning knowledge and skills required to analyse and evaluate the authenticity of data from a computer and related data storage devices in a forensically sound manner. The module will teach you the fundamental data structures applicable to computer forensics and how various software tools can be employed to analyse these structures in a variety of case types.

Cyber Security Operations 20 credits

The module provides you with an opportunity to build on the learning and to develop knowledge of cyber security and how it relates to information and network security. This module builds on Hardware and Security Fundamentals module and will allow you to protect a network system from issues of cyber-crime, based on security principles and the principles of how to defend networks from attack.

Networking Technologies 20 credits

In this module you will have the opportunity to learn and critically reflect on the skills required for Network Technologies. This module builds your knowledge and underpinning theory for the networking modules and you will review the requirements from a small to medium scale network deployment engineering context.

Applied Cryptography 20 credits

This module covers key areas of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms, public key infrastructure (PKI), digital signature, digital certificates, key exchange and management.

In addition, the module will cover the application of cryptographic techniques to address security requirements such as confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation. You will use various block cipher-based cryptographic algorithms such as Advance Encryption Algorithm (AES), RSA, Diffie-Hellman, and secure hash functions.

In order to qualify for the award of BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Professional Placement Year a student must successfully complete the following module.

Professional Placement Year 120 credits

This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a credit bearing, 40- week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Undergraduate Degree.

The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Furthermore, by completing the Professional Placement, you will be able to develop and enhance your understanding of the professional work environment, relevant to your chosen field of study, and reflect critically on your own professional skills development within the workplace.

Individual Honours Project 40 credits

The purpose of the module is to enable you to undertake a sustained, in-depth and research-informed project exploring an area that is of personal interest to you. In agreement with your supervisor, you will decide upon your topic which will take the form of a practical outcome (artefact) with accompanying contextual material. The main consideration when choosing your topic is that it must be aligned to the programme you are studying, and you should consider the relevance of this topic to your future academic or professional development.

Ethical Hacking 20 credits

The module provides you with an opportunity to learn and critically reflect on the skills of Ethical Hacking and information security within a global context. This module builds on the knowledge and underpinning theory from the networking modules and reviews the requirements for a secure network communication system.

Applied AI for Cyber Security 20 credits

As cyberattacks grow in volume and complexity, artificial intelligence (AI) is a vital tool assisting security operations analysts to stay ahead of threats. Looking after threat intelligence from millions of research papers, blogs and news stories, AI technologies like machine learning provide rapid insights to cut through the noise of daily alerts, drastically reducing response times. AI is a powerful tool for identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks in cyberspace. AI-based cybersecurity can detect and analyse enormous amounts of data, seeking malicious patterns and providing necessary recommendations.

Network and Internet Forensics 20 credits

This module provides students with knowledge and practical skills essential for the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of evidence obtained from wired and wireless networked computers and storage systems. Emphasis is also placed on the evidence harboured by network hardware devices, such as routers and switches.

You will learn how to effectively retrieve valuable information from the Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and analyse the Active Directory for evidence pertaining to user policies, privileges and violations. You will also learn how to formulate and implement a strategy to acquire drive images as evidence files over networked computers.

Cloud Computing 20 credits

One of the major objective of the computer science program is to introduce the theory, principles and technologies underlying the construction of modern computing systems. This module introduces, Cloud Computing which is the technology that enables on-demand computing resources (everything from applications to data centres) over the internet.

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We think it’s important that you are assessed in a number of different ways during your Cyber Security BSc (Hons) course. These will include including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work.

Attendance requirements

For more information on attendance requirements, course contact time and suggested self-study hours, download the course specification.

International Opportunities

You are able to apply to undertake part of your studies abroad, allowing you to experience life and studying in another country at one of our exchange partner universities.

This offers a unique opportunity to enhance your CV and experience new cultures.

The BSc Cyber Security course provided me with a comprehensive and practical education, grounded in real-world application and industry relevance. Through a hands-on, practice-led approach, I gained experience with industry-standard tools and technologies, equipping me with the technical proficiency required in today’s cybersecurity landscape.

From the outset, the course built a strong foundation in key areas such as cybersecurity fundamentals, computer systems, networking, and programming. As I progressed, I developed deeper knowledge in advanced topics including software security, cryptography, cyber forensics, and cybersecurity operations. The opportunity to engage with ethical hacking, and cloud computing in my final year allowed me to explore emerging technologies and their application in protecting digital environments.

Working on an individual project and participating in Innovation Fest enabled me to demonstrate initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability, while the course’s strong industry connections exposed me to real-world challenges and professional networks. These experiences collectively enhanced my confidence and employability.

The course has equipped me with a wide-ranging skill set including technical investigation, critical thinking, and the ability to respond effectively to cyber threats. These skills directly led to my current role in cybersecurity, where I apply the knowledge and practical experience gained throughout my degree on a daily basis.

Alumnus Zane Khan

We are an academic partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements apply for entry in 2027/28.

All required qualifications/grades must have been achieved and evidenced at the earliest opportunity after accepting an offer to help confirm admission and allow for on-time enrolment. This can also include other requirements, like a fee status form and relevant documents. Applicants can track their application and outstanding information requests through their BCU mySRS account.

Essential requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points

The offer we make you takes into account your individual circumstances, predicted grades, achieved qualifications and potential to succeed at university.

GCSE and other level 2 requirements

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below.

A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements

Qualification

Entry requirements

A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent)

Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent

AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels

A maximum of four subjects will be considered

Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate)

Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing

Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Typical offers vary according to individual circumstances and may be equivalent to a Merit or Pass overall grade

Accepted subjects: Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Media, Broadcast and Production

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3

Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Computing

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications

Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, or Computing

NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications

Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, or Computing

WJEC Level 3 qualifications

Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)

112-72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects

Required subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at Higher Level

Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher

112-72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved from three Advanced Highers or two Advanced Highers plus two Highers

Required subjects: One from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing

Welsh Baccalaureate

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

If you're applying with an International Baccalaureate Diploma or international qualifications, please see further information below.

Mature students

Applications from mature students (21+) with alternative qualifications and/or considerable work experience will be considered on their merits.

International qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Obtain a minimum of 28-24 points overall

Required subjects: One of Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher Level

EU / International students

Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept. In addition to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. More information on pre-sessional English courses.

If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us.

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Fees & How to Apply

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UK students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: BSc (Hons)

Starting: Sep 2027

Duration

£10,050 in 2027/28

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Starting: Jan 2028

International students

£19,220 in 2027/28

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January entry

The January entry point for this course is run as a condensed programme in the first year. This means that if you choose the January option, you’ll start your course in January and finish your first year in August. Following successful completion of Year 1, you will progress onto Year 2 in September and start subsequent years of your course in September, completing your degree at the same time as people who started the course in September.

Please note that this course is not available for advanced entry in January due to the condensed delivery model. If you wish to join the course in year 2 or year 3, you will need to start your studies in September; please apply for the September intake and select the year you wish to apply for as part of your application.

Important information about Student Finance for January starters

If you start this course in January, your Student Finance payments (maintenance loan and tuition fee loan) will follow the January payment schedule for the whole duration of your course. This means your payments will be made in January, April and September each year, even though your first year of study runs from January to August. You will progress into Year 2 alongside the September cohort, but your funding will continue to follow the January cycle.

Tuition fee payments made to the University will also be aligned to this schedule, so your student account may look different from those who started in September. This does not affect your eligibility for Student Finance, but it is important to plan your budget with these payment dates in mind. If you have any questions, please contact our Fees and Funding Team.

Included in your course fees

Access to computer equipment

You will require use of a laptop, and most students do prefer to have their own. However, you can borrow a laptop from the university or use one of our shared computer rooms.

Printing

You will receive £5 print credit in each year of your course, available after enrolment.

Field trips

All essential field trips and associated travel costs will be included in your course fees.

Access to Microsoft Office 365

Every student at the University can download a free copy of Microsoft Office 365 to use whilst at university and for 18 months after graduation.

Key software

You will be able to download SPSS and Nvivo to your home computer to support with your studies and research.

Key subscriptions

Subscriptions to key journals and websites are available through our library.

Specialist equipment

This course requires specialist equipment. You will have access to our specialist Networking Lab.

Not included in your course fees

Excess printing (optional)

Once you have spent your £5 credit, additional printing on campus costs from 5p per sheet.

Personal stationery and study materials (optional)

Based on the past experience of our students, you might find it helpful to set aside about £30 for each year of your studies for your personal stationery and study materials.

Placement expenses (optional)

If you choose to undertake a placement, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst living or working away from home.

CISCO Certification (optional)

If you wish to take the exam required for CISCO certification, you will need to pay to take the exam(s) required. Currently, students who achieve over 70% in the Cisco CCNA 3, or CCNA Security finals (depending upon which degree you study) will receive a 50% discount from Cisco for the cost of the exams[https://www.netacad.com/careers/career-advice/certification-advice/qualify-receive-discount-your-certification-exam]. The CCNA Routing and Switching exam currently costs $325-$330. The CCNA Security is currently around $465.

Accommodation and living costs (optional)

The cost of accommodation and other living costs are not included within your course fees. More information on the cost of accommodation can be found in our accommodation pages.

Guidance for UK students

UK students applying for most undergraduate degree courses in the UK will need to apply through UCAS.

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Applying through UCAS

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Pay your application fee and submit your application

Guidance for International students

There are three ways to apply:

1) Direct to the University

You will need to complete our International Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form, and submit them together with scan copies of your original academic transcripts and certificates.

2) Through a country representative

Our in-country representatives can help you make your application and apply for a visa. They can also offer advice on travel, living in the UK and studying abroad.

3) Through UCAS

If you are applying for an undergraduate degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND), you can apply through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

You can request a printed form from your school or nearest British Council office. You will be charged for applying through UCAS.

Birmingham City University’s UCAS code is B25 BCITY.

Personal statement

The personal statement gives you a crucial opportunity to say why you’re applying and why the institution should accept you.

Here are the three areas you’ll need to address:

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

Here’s where you explain what makes this course exciting to you. Think about your motivations for studying the course and your future plans. If you’re planning to take a year out, don't forget to give your reasons.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

This is your chance to show what you’ve learned at school or college. You should include the skills and knowledge you’ve gained from education or training and how this will help you succeed in your chosen course.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Not everything you’ve learned comes from the classroom. Life experience counts too! You might want to talk about work experience, employment, or volunteering and how they’ve helped you develop the skills needed for your chosen course or future career.

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Financial Support

We offer further information on possible undergraduate financial support. This includes the type of loans, grants and scholarships available both from the government and from Birmingham City University.

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Employability

Enhancing your employability

Your studies here will equip you with the practical and academic skills that will help you to stand out when you look for your first professional role.

Because we have strong links with companies such as SAS, Microsoft, Cisco and Capgemini, you have the chance to work with and understand the workings of real-life industry from early on in your degree studies.

You will have access to world-class facilities throughout your time here and these will help you to be a highly employable graduate.

The University has a Graduate+ programme, an extracurricular awards framework that is designed to augment the subject-based skills that you’ve developed throughout the programme with broader employability attributes, which will enhance your employability options upon graduating.

Placements

You have the option undertake an assessed sandwich year between your second and third year, which will provide you with valuable work experience and give you the real-life skills you need.

Graduate testimony

During my time in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University, I developed a strong foundation in vast areas of Cybersecurity, ISO management systems, AWS, Ethical hacking, Cisco Networking, Forensics. In my dissertation project, where I built a network vulnerability scanner using Python and machine learning, it allowed me to apply my technical skills in a real-world context and refine my problem-solving abilities.

Throughout the course, I had the opportunity to work and communicate with specialist subject area lecturers, who guided me on different career paths within cybersecurity. Their insights helped me understand the various directions I could take and what skills would be most valuable in the industry. Additionally, employment workshops provided by BCU gave me the chance to network with professionals in the cybersecurity field, which proved invaluable in shaping my career journey. These experiences not only expanded my professional connections but also helped me see how I could distinguish myself from other candidates.

George Marsh

Cyber Security Graduate Engineer at Vehicle Certification Agency

(Part of Department of Transportation)

Innovation Fest

Innovation Fest is designed to foster entrepreneurship and support the development of our first-year students as future world-changers. The festival contributes to the knowledge economy, increasing students’ employability by providing genuine portfolio material.

Innovation Fest at BCU

Facilities & Staff

Computing facilities

Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Computing student at BCU.

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Dr Yussuf Ahmed

Associate Professor in Cyber Security

Dr Yussuf Ahmed is an Associate Professor of Cyber Security and Director of the BSc and MSci Cyber Security programmes at Birmingham City University. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and brings over 15 years of industry experience into academia, having held senior roles in the cybersecurity sector before entering higher...

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Dr Fuad Ghaleb

Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

Dr. Fuad A. Ghaleb is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University, where he also serves as the lead tutor for the second year of the Cyber Security course. He brings over 14 years of teaching and research experience, along with 8 years of industry experience in cyber security consultancy, penetration testing, software...

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Hamza Mutaher

Lecturer

Dr Hamza Mutaher is a lecturer in cyber security at Birmingham City University where he also serves as the lead tutor for the first year of the Cyber Security course. Dr Hamza holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science with specialization in security of Software Defined Networks (SDNs). Dr Hamza has an M.Sc. in Computer Networking and a Bachelor of Computer...

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Dr Mohamed Ben Farah

Lecturer in Networks and Cyber Security

Mohamed (BEng, MSc, PhD, HDR) is a Lecturer in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University. Prior to this position, he was a research associate in Cyber Security at the Institute for Signals, Sensors and Communications with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.

Mohamed has published over 30...

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