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MSc / PGDip CYBER SECURITY, THREAT INTELLIGENCE AND FORENSICS

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Page 1: MSc / PGDip CYBER SECURITY, THREAT INTELLIGENCE AND FORENSICS PG... · MSC CYBER SECURITY, THREAT INTELLIGENCE AND FORENSICS Start Date: September, January Duration: One year full-time,

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COURSE DELIVERY

The course is available in flexible study formats, including full and part-time pathways, with September and January starts. This course comprises four 30 credit taught modules, followed by a 60 credit research project.

Featured modules:

/ Cyber Forensics

/ Information Security in Practice

/ Privacy and Network Security

/ Cyber Threat Intelligence

/ MSc Project

Data breaches are on the rise, with criminals using more sophisticated techniques to infiltrate IT systems. Enhance your knowledge and gain the skills to become part of the solution with this specialist postgraduate degree.

This industry-aligned course is ideal for computing graduates and professionals seeking new career opportunities in cyber security management, helping organisations to reduce their risk and keep systems secure.

You will develop practical, real-world skills in all major areas of cyber security, building advanced knowledge of penetration testing, cyber forensics, malware engineering and software vulnerability.

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COURSE EXPERIENCE

/ Develop practical, real-world skills in all major areas of cyber security, building advanced knowledge of penetration testing, cyber forensics, malware engineering and software vulnerability

/ Build the skills, methodologies and an understanding of processes used to conduct in-depth computer and network investigations

/ Explore the techniques for detecting, responding to and defeating cyber-crimes and cyber war activities, analysing successful and unsuccessful persistent threats and malware campaigns.

/ Benefit from contact with industry experts, and leverage Salford role as a partner in the new GM Cyber Foundry, Greater Manchester’s blueprint to be a leader in cyber and digital intelligence

/ Gain hands-on training in computer suites configured with the specialist software required for exploring database systems, networking and network simulation, internet security and forensics

CAREER PROSPECTS

There is a significant worldwide skills shortage in this field, particularly in individuals with in-depth cyber security technical knowledge. Course graduates progress to work in a variety of technical security roles within business, banking, software, networking, government and consultancy. Typical roles range from malware analyser and penetration tester to information security manager, security consultant or security programmer.

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MSC CYBER SECURITY, THREAT INTELLIGENCE AND FORENSICS

Start Date: September, January

Duration: One year full-time, three years part-time

Location: Peel Park campus

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should possess at least a UK second-class honours degree (2:2) in computer science or a related subject with coverage of programming, IPv4 networking, and experience of command line usage. We also accept applicants who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience, through our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) scheme.

International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through an IELTS score of 6.0 (and no element below 5.5).

CONTACT US

Programme Leader

Tooska Dargahi

[email protected]

Course enquiries

[email protected]

0161 295 4545

Explore the course:

www.salford.ac.uk/cyber-security