The Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) complements your current information systems, information technology and computer science degree.

Develop the skills to identify, assess and control cyber security risks with the Master of Science in Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security in the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Promote information system security and regulation compliance within organizations, and mitigate risks of breaches to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of organizational information.

The MSc in Cyber Security covers critical modern technology issues from the security and privacy of personal data, to cyberterrorism, cybercrime and mobile security.

Our Cyber Security MSc focuses on information and system security and the analysis of complex systems, including machine learning.

Cyber security plays an increasingly important role in our world of ever-evolving technology. This course will help you to deepen your understanding of network security, penetration testing, and computer forensics, whilst also adopting a systematic approach to information security management, from varied perspectives to technical elements.

MSc Cyber Security The main goal of MSc Cyber Security is to prepare professionally trained graduates for industry. It has been designed to offer graduates the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of cyber security as a discipline. The focus within this programme on the principles, technologies and practices of cyber security helps you to gain the appropriate skills for future PhD studies and research careers as well as to become competent practitioners.

Cybersecurity is a growing concern - there’s a significant skills gap and global demand for cybersecurity professionals. Our MSc in Cyber Security, provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, develops the skills you need to pursue a career in the industry. The MSc in Cyber Security course covers various topics, including information security, digital forensics and other fundamental concepts.

With the current development, IT (Information Technology) plays an extremely important role. It is present in almost every field, each with its own unique position. In particular, it is necessary to mention the role of information technology in economics, medicine, education, security and life. This development has led to an increase in the demand for security of computer systems, online transactions, information management, etc., therefore, leading to an increase in the demand for human resources in the cyber security industry.

Privacy, Information and Cyber Security attacks come in third place when the World Economic Forum lists the biggest threats against humanity in the next five years. There are also reports showing large shortcomings in society's abilities in managing and handling these threats. In our Master Programme for Privacy, Information Security, and Cyber Security you will learn to develop, shape, and become an integral part of the digital society of the future, where information security and privacy are at the forefront.

The program aims at preparing highly qualified information and information technology security specialists, by forming the systematic view on root causes of information security issues, their prevention, solving and compensation methods, providing students with the newest knowledge and abilities from the professional and scientific point of view on modern information security insurance methods and technologies, developing original and critical thinking, managerial, research and innovation skills.

The MSc Cyber Security has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP30 UK University according to the Guardian University Guide 2020, in consultation with IT industry leaders to teach you the very latest in information protection techniques. Cyber security is now recognised as one of the top global risks, with hacking, malicious code and data theft among some of the reasons why it is vital in the design, development, and implementation of IT systems. This is particularly important as internet users increase exponentially in emerging economies, more data is created and collected than ever before, and businesses find themselves increasingly reliant on online services, and in need of a strong cybersecurity culture. The speed with which the internet and information sharing has developed has exceeded the pace of secure infrastructure development. The MSc Cyber Security is designed to bridge this gap and meet the accelerating demand for professionals with proven information security expertise. The course will prepare you for a management role within organisations and will enable you to put in place and give continuance to the security profile of the company.

This MSc is aimed at computing graduates with strong programming skills seeking careers as cyber security professionals or careers that need a systematic and deep understanding of the subject. It would also be an excellent starting point for those wishing to carry out further research in cyber security.

As our reliance on, and our use of, Internet-facilitated working continues to become ever more pervasive, the uninvited targeting and misuse of the technology have also become ever more pervasive. As consequence, companies and organisations of all kinds need to address this challenge and keep up-to-date in what has been described as an “arms race”.  The Cyber Security MSc programme is aimed principally at graduates who are already in IT-related employment who seek to enhance their abilities in the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity. The programme will provide students with a comprehensive but critical understanding of the theory and techniques of cybersecurity, and the practical application of these techniques in the context of business information and real-world problems.

Use your background degree or equivalent background in IT to develop your ability to implement cyber security mechanisms into any business or organisation. As part of this course, you’ll: Develop in-demand practical skills in MSc Cyber Security, Learn through short, recorded lectures, lab and support documents with clear guidance, illustrative screenshots, and audio recordings

With the Cyber Security concentration, you'll gain experience addressing the most complex security challenges facing society right now through a high-quality, 100% online curriculum that leverages scholarship, academic research, and industry best practices, processes, and methodologies in the field of cyber security.