Master of Science in Cyber Security

The Master's in Cyber Security program is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in Cyber Security, preparing students to become subject matter experts through both practical and research-based learning. The program includes a hands-on approach with access to a fully-functional Security Operations Centre (SOC) and a Cyber Threats Simulation and Response Centre.

Key Features:

• Focus on Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, Advanced Ethical Hacking, and Data Analytics in Cyber Security.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and a Cyber Range for real-time cyber defense training.

• Research opportunities through APU’s Forensic and Cyber Security Research Centre (FSEC).

• Technical projects and dissertations related to Cyber Security in the final semester.

Who Should Attend:

• Practicing IT/Computing professionals seeking formal qualifications in Cyber Security.

• Managers and professionals looking to enhance their Cyber Security knowledge at a postgraduate level.

• Fresh graduates with a background in Cyber Security or Digital Forensics who want to further their academic qualifications.

Program Structure:

• Pre-requisite Modules (for non-computing students):

• Cyber Security

• Digital Forensics

• Digital Forensic and Cyber Security Tools
  (Duration: 1 month full-time / 4 months part-time)

• Core Modules:

• Information Security Design

• Data Analytics in Cyber Security

• Cyber Security & Threats

• Security Operations Center & Incident Response

• Advanced Ethical Hacking

• Advanced Digital Forensics

• Research Methodology in Computing & Engineering

• Project

• Elective Modules (Choose 3):

• Network Design & Performance

• Information Security Architectures

• Security Audit and Assessment

• E-Investigation

• Applied Scripting in Cyber Security

• Project:

• Completion of an extensive research or technical project related to Cyber Security, which may involve working with an external organization or industry partners. Deliverables include a prototype, simulation, or framework, as well as a publishable conference or journal paper summarizing the work.