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ProgrammeA-Level entryComputing, ICT & Electronics4 years

BSc Honours Cyber Security and Forensic Auditing

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Entry level
A-Level entry
Field of study
Computing, ICT & Electronics
Duration
4 years
Institution
University of Zimbabwe

Entry requirements

This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.

As the institution publishes it

Normal entry: at least 2 'A' Level passes from Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics (or recognised equivalents); five 'O' Level passes including Mathematics, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent, and any other subject deemed necessary. Special entry: Diploma in IT or equivalent.

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About this programme

Prepares you to defend computer systems and investigate digital crime. You learn how attacks work and how to prevent, detect and respond to them, and how to audit systems and collect digital evidence in a way that stands up to scrutiny. Fits sharp, ethical problem-solvers who like cat-and-mouse challenges. Labs include attack simulations and forensic analysis, meeting rising demand from banks, mobile money providers and government.

What you will study

Network and system security; cryptography; ethical hacking and penetration testing; digital forensics; IT audit and governance; security policy and risk; secure software.

Further study and pathways

CISSP, CEH, CISA and similar certifications; MSc in cybersecurity; banks, telecoms and government security units.

Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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