Cyber Security
Cyber crime now costs the UK £27bn per year.
The worldwide web makes it easier to commit crimes, but more difficult to trace and prosecute offenders. A computer may be the target of a crime, or it may hold information that is used when committing a crime.
Cyber Security is involved with the analysis, planning, development and operation of security technologies which help defend IT systems against this threat. Professionals working in this area need an in depth knowledge of security problems (attacks) and solutions (defences) that can be used to counteract it, as well as a thorough understanding of the legal issues and management procedures, specifically related to cyber security.
Careers: working for the police, the military, the intelligence organisations, banks and other large businesses, internet service providers, social networking sites and online search engines.
The worldwide web makes it easier to commit crimes, but more difficult to trace and prosecute offenders. A computer may be the target of a crime, or it may hold information that is used when committing a crime.
Cyber Security is involved with the analysis, planning, development and operation of security technologies which help defend IT systems against this threat. Professionals working in this area need an in depth knowledge of security problems (attacks) and solutions (defences) that can be used to counteract it, as well as a thorough understanding of the legal issues and management procedures, specifically related to cyber security.
Careers: working for the police, the military, the intelligence organisations, banks and other large businesses, internet service providers, social networking sites and online search engines.
