• Assessments

    Well we have our assessments for the other 2 modules as foundation maths is going to be 2 exams one in week 6 and one in week 12, We have 3 pieces of work to hand in for the assessments 1 group presentation, 1 essay on working in teams and what methodologies for teamwork there…

  • Foundation Lectures

    I am trying not to be arrogant whilst in class and not answering all the questions so as to let the others have a chance. This morning we have foundation computing and foundation maths. I am ok with the computing lectures but the maths is challenging and the lecturer goes so quickly that its hard…

  • First Inperson Classes

    Today is our first inperson classes in Manchester, last week was the induction so I manged to make it here without getting on the wrong train this week so thats good. We have foundation computing and foundation maths this morning and we have our group technology project this afternoon. I am hoping that we can…

  • Zero Trust

    I like this idea. This combined with a 2 factor geographical test and IP for the ultimate in security posture. This combined with OSINT will be the future I can see myself doing along side being able to create AI agents that actually do things.

  • First Inperson Classes

    Well I was late this morning thanks to a snafu with the trains and not changing at the right station putting me behind by an hour and a half but I got here in the end and am all settled with my shiny new id card and can log into the computers and am on…

  • First Day

    Well first day of induction just happened and it went ok just burbling with lots of information that none of us took in no doubt but all useful stuff. Its an early start for me in the morning as am on the 5:54am train to Leeds then on to Manchester for about 8:45am. Classes start…

  • Peer Groups

    Well we had our fist induction to the university and what can I say between London, Birmingham and Manchester there were 30 students. From what I could ascertain there were maybe 3 members of the cohort who knew what they were getting themselves into and I feel that we are going to have 2 very…

  • Read the Timetable

    Remember to read the timetable properly and work out that you dont have to be in Manchester today, so I get to stay home and will be in Manchester on Tuesday now. I have an online induction session today using webex so hopefully will get my student email address and access to the student portal…

  • Induction Day

    Well its finally here, I start my cyber security degree tomorrow at Southampton Solent running out of the Manchester Campus. I cant wait to meet my fellow students and have some fun whilst learning. Lots of practice between now and when I finish in 4 years. Need to entertain myself on the train so I…

  • The Grass is Greener

    Yes I am guilty of the grass is greener on the other side of the fence…. We changed our broadband provider back in November to YouFibre and they were and are awesome but someone from EE came and knocked on the door and told us about EE broadband that was exactly the same as YouFibre…