Cyber security is woven into every computing programme at Lancaster. Our approach ensures that all computing graduates — not just cyber specialists — understand the principles and practices required to design and maintain secure systems.

Embedded throughout your degree

We integrate security directly into modules covering:

• programming and software engineering
• web and mobile development
• operating systems and networking
• distributed systems and cloud architecture
• data analytics and machine learning
• Students learn to think securely from the start, rather than treating security as an add-on.

Applied learning

• secure-by-design group projects
• code reviews focused on vulnerabilities and risk
• labs in ethical hacking and system hardening
• hands-on network defence scenarios
• challenge days with employers