Stephen Swales

Stephen Swales is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland with expertise in computing and cybersecurity education. He teaches on the BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, MSc Cybersecurity, and MSc Computing online programs.

His areas of specialization include:

• Computer Architectures - building and configuring PCs tailored to specific application software requirements
• Computer Networks - comprehensive coverage of routing and switching in both local and wide area networks, including wired and wireless technologies
• Network Security and Cybersecurity - securing networks from hacker attacks and other threats from both infrastructure and user perspectives

As a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI), he integrates Cisco's CCNA qualification into his networking modules, providing students with valuable professional certification opportunities alongside their degree studies. His contact information was last updated on February 28, 2024, and he is based at the David Goldman Technology Centre.