Msc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence And Forensics

The Postgraduate Cyber Security Threat Intelligence and Forensics course offered by the University of Salford, Manchester, is a cutting-edge program aimed at providing students with the in-depth understanding of the threat landscape, essentials of cyber security, forensics, and threat intelligence needed in today's cyber-centric world. It is aimed at both tech-savvy professionals looking to specialize further as well as those with a background outside of ICT or security keen to transition into this essential field.Course Content: The course content is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of cyber security and the latest technologies and strategies in threat intelligence and forensics. The curriculum blends theoretical concepts with practical sessions to ensure a hands-on learning experience.Key Modules: The program comprises key modules such as Cyber Security Basics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, IT Law, Cyber Risk Management, Cyber Security in Practice, and a major dissertation project. These modules foster a critical understanding of issues and enable the development of innovative approaches to problem-solving and decision-making in the field of cyber security and threat intelligence.Accreditations: The course has been designed in response to the GCHQ Certified Degrees initiative and has been developed in discussions with the College of Policing for their Cyber Crime First Responder and Cyber Crime Investigators courses.Future Careers: This course equips graduates to pursue a variety of roles in sectors that recognize the significant importance of secure and dependable systems, enterprise software development, public sector IT development, and management within IT. Careers can range from threat intelligence analyst, digital forensic analysts, cyber security consultant to cyber security analysts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.