MSc Computer Forensics and Cyber Security
Course Overview
This comprehensive course equips students with the cutting-edge skills and theoretical knowledge needed to defend digital infrastructures and conduct meticulous cyber investigations. It is designed for both aspiring security professionals and current practitioners seeking to master the entire forensic process, from evidence collection to acting as an expert witness. The curriculum provides a crucial foundation in the legal standards and scientific principles that underpin modern cybersecurity and digital forensics practice.
Key Program Highlights
- Master practical skills in network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics
- Learn to protect a wide range of systems, from enterprise networks to IoT environments
- Gain hands-on experience with modern tools for evidence collection and analysis
- Understand the critical legal, regulatory, and standards framework for the industry
- Build expertise that is immediately applicable for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners
Course Overview
This comprehensive course equips students with the cutting-edge skills and theoretical knowledge needed to defend digital infrastructures and conduct meticulous cyber investigations. It is designed for both aspiring security professionals and current practitioners seeking to master the entire forensic process, from evidence collection to acting as an expert witness. The curriculum provides a crucial foundation in the legal standards and scientific principles that underpin modern cybersecurity and digital forensics practice.
Key Program Highlights
- Master practical skills in network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics
- Learn to protect a wide range of systems, from enterprise networks to IoT environments
- Gain hands-on experience with modern tools for evidence collection and analysis
- Understand the critical legal, regulatory, and standards framework for the industry
- Build expertise that is immediately applicable for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners
Requirements
Modules
- MSc Project
- Cyber Security
- Audit and Security
- System Administration and Security
- Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics
- Managing IT Security and Risk
- Network and Internet Technology and Design
- Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students
- Mobile Application Development
- Software Tools and Techniques
- Advanced Database Technologies
- Network Architectures and Services
- Penetration Testing
- Wireless and Mobile Technologies