Summary

Cybersecurity is always in the spotlight, whether it’s a story about data breaches, election hacking or phishing scams that cost people more than they can afford to lose. And with increasing levels of cybercrime, governments and businesses everywhere are competing for experts with the right mix of technical and applied skills to secure their organisation against the growing threat cybercrime poses.

The technical Master of Information Technology in Cyber Security provides up-to-date knowledge and practical training for a successful career in the burgeoning field of cybersecurity, which is facing a global shortage of skilled professionals. Completing this degree will arm you with technical skills in cryptography, networks, artificial intelligence and mobile data communications.

Key features

• Study cybersecurity from a technical computing perspective

   

  Study applied cryptography, data privacy, digital forensics, ethical hacking, information security and secure app development.

• Become an in-demand cybersecurity professional

   

  Graduate with the advanced knowledge and skills to succeed in the top cybersecurity jobs.

• Consolidate and apply your knowledge to real-world issues

   

  Participate in a range of activities, such as hackathons and work experience, to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

• Combine your learning with practical and professional experience

   

  Undertake work experience with one of our public or private sector partner organisations.