Cyber Security

As we witness frequent cyber-attacks targeting large organisations across the world, graduates with skills to help prevent and tackle these incidents are now in demand more than ever before. This course provides you with the knowledge to tackle these crimes and play a part in keeping organisations and users safe. The speed with which the internet and information sharing has developed has exceeded the pace of secure infrastructure development. Our MSc Cyber Security is designed to help bridge this gap and meet the accelerating demand for professionals with proven information security expertise. The course prepares students for a management role within organisations to be able to put in place and give continuance to the security profile of the company. This is particularly important in light of the national Cyber Security Strategy and the current shortage of related skills. Along with exploring established techniques, we cover the innovative practices which are emerging as a result of the very latest research. You will learn about both the managerial and technical elements of information security, as well as enterprise level security. This includes risk management and compliance, together with issues such as securing networks and system penetration testing. You will hone a wide range of technical skills that can be applied to protect against specific system breaches. You will also learn how to perform ethical hacking: by understanding many of the techniques employed by malicious hackers, you can mitigate risks and thwart potential attacks. In addition, the MSc equips you with the skills needed to make vital managerial decisions related to protecting an organisation’s security holistically.