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UEL combats cyber-crime with new degree in Information Security Systems

Monday 21 August 2006

A new degree at the University of East London (UEL) is set to help combat the rise of cyber-crime and tackle the growing threat of the high-tech hackers and fraudsters who steal billions of pounds a year.

Launched this month, the BSc (Hons) Information Security Systems will provide students the specialist IT skills needed to succeed in the expanding field of information security and computer forensics.

Computer crime or ‘Cyber-crime’ is the world’s fastest-growing criminal activity, costing an estimated $220 billion to companies and individuals annually, and there is a growing demand for trained IT security specialists.

Dr Hamid Jahankhani, Principal Lecturer at UEL’s School of Computing and Technology, said: “Computer security is at the forefront of the knowledge explosion, and this new BSc provides students with a balance of theory, practical skills and valuable experience, including the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid work placement.

“I would definitely recommend the programme to anyone who enjoys the challenge of solving complicated technical problems and wants to develop their career in a well-rewarded and fast-developing sector.”

UEL’s innovative School of Computing and Technology brings together computing, business information systems, energy studies, pipeline technology, product design, geographical information systems, land surveying, and civil, electrical and manufacturing engineering. The School has dedicated facilities for both engineering and computing, housed in new, purpose-built laboratories at UEL’s Docklands Campus.

There are still a limited number of places available for this September. Contact Dr Jahankhani on 020 8223 2071 or 020 8223 3333 or log on to www.uel.ac.uk/

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For details and pictures contact Patrick Wilson: 020 8223 2061 or 07951 797 975

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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