Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSc) Online

Cybersecurity is a multiskill, cross-discipline area, with a fast-evolving landscape. It combines complex technologies and techniques, encompasses people and processes, and has societal frameworks constraining action. This module sets these dimensions while offering background knowledge in preparation for topic modules. Furthermore, it develops consulting skills by offering you the opportunity to develop a software product which is then secured using best practices.

Cybersecurity operations are typically viewed as a cycle of preparation, action, monitoring, and correction. This module focuses on monitoring systems, processes, and people to enable an effective reaction to malicious activity. Furthermore, focus will be given to managing data assets from the privacy and data protection perspectives.

Software Security and Ethical Hacking concerns offensive security, both from the perspective of developing secure software and a testing approach to securing systems. You will learn the techniques and strategies associated with secure products while being prepared for a potential future professional certification. 

While cybersecurity is a human-centred activity, it stems from complex technology. Therefore, securely designing and operating computer systems necessitates technical knowledge about their building blocks and how they integrate. This module will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to technically understand and secure modern systems, whether as individual components (cryptography, authentication/authorisation, service discovery, etc.), as part of a system, or as systems-of-systems. The module will cover a wide range of patterns and systems such as IT, web, mobile, and virtualised/cloud systems, Internet-of-Things (IoT), Industrial IoT (including SCADA, industrial control systems, and wider operational technologies), and distributed ledgers (such as blockchains).

Access a transformational opportunity to work within inclusive teams to investigate, develop, and propose a novel, digital, data-driven, entrepreneurial AI-enabled, software-based solution to a real-world business challenge and prepare you for your major project.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a major individual project. They can be undertaken in various settings, fields and disciplines subject to meeting the intended learning outcomes outlined below, consistent with the discipline studied. Through this module, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your knowledge and skills from past experiences. You’ll produce a substantial piece of individual work that forms the capstone project of the MSc.