MSc Cyber Security

The PgCert/PgDip/MSc Cyber Security course offered by Robert Gordon University offers an in-depth exploration into the increasing importance of Cyber Security in today's digital world. This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of cyber security concepts while providing a high-level skill set in key technical areas. The course is modular, offering a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or a full Masters (MSc) depending on the length of study.Course Content: The course is structured in a way to deliver a comprehensive understanding of cyber security, its impact and managerial issues. It emphasizes the identification, analysis, and mitigation of threats to information and information systems. It highlights the core principles of practical cyber security with a combination of theoretical underpinnings and practical skills.Key Modules: The key modules include Introduction to Cyber Security, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Database and Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Incident Management and Reporting, Secure Software Development, Security Management, Masters Project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The full MSc is digitally badged by Equancy as a part of their Ninja Programme. The course is also recognised by the UK government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) accreditation.Future Careers: The course prepares students for roles such as Information Security Manager, Network Security Analyst, IT Security Analyst and more. Cyber security roles exist in a wide variety of organisations such as in healthcare, government, business, and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.