Be able to assess systems’ security requirements and apply secure design methodology and formal methods in systems design, implementation and testing. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theoretical concepts and implementation of current security frameworks and architectures as well as cryptographic protocols and algorithms.Conduct and report an ethically based security audit and test to a professional standard, recommending and specifying suitable countermeasures. Evaluate and justify a suitable methodology and tools for vulnerability assessment of a system.Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of network and information systems secure communication technologies and protocols and their application to contemporary Internet and mobile-based solutions and technologies.
Perform systematic risk assessment, identification and analysis in accordance with international standards and demonstrate an ability to deal with complex issues. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the legal frameworks, ethical and professional issues of cyber security. An understanding of the changing cyber threat landscape and the developments in cyberspace.Ī student who successfully completes the course will have achieved the following Course Learning Outcomes:. 
Technical skills in assessing systems security, detecting and mitigating security incidents and. A deep and comprehensive understanding of current cyber security issues, concepts and technologies. The overall aim of the course is to develop: The Cyber Security MSc seeks to provide a postgraduate education covering the main theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Please note that the optional placement modules incur an additional tuition fee of £4,000.įind out more about the work placement option. The 'work placement', which if secured, is designed to further develop your skills, knowledge and professional experience with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. This master's programme provides you with the additional option to apply for a 'work placement' opportunity during your first semester with us. The course will also provide the opportunity for recent graduates and early to mid-career practitioners in the computing industry to enhance their knowledge or move into cyber security. Running in a research-driven environment, the course also aims to build foundations for further research at Doctoral level in cyber security for students from a wide range of undergraduate degrees. Provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the course has been designed to give you the opportunity to equip yourself to work at a professional level, developing a range of industry-informed knowledge and skills in areas such as network security, secure design, cryptography, risk assessment, ethical hacking, digital forensics and incident response.
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