MSc Information Security

The Information Security MSc at UCL provides a rigorous and advanced introduction to current and potential future developments in this important field. It is designed for those who have a keen interest in information security and those who wish to increase their knowledge of how to reduce threats to their networks and systems. Course Content: The course covers a range of topics including the foundations of security, network security, computer security, secure systems and applications, and cryptography. There are also optional modules that allow students to delve deeper into areas of interest such as digital forensics, cyber crime, and risk management. Key Modules: Core modules of this course include Introduction to Cryptography, Computer Security I (Security Management), Introduction to Cyber Security, and Networked Systems. Some optional modules are Malware, Forensics and Intrusion Analysis, and Privacy Enhancing Technologies.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of IT (BCS) and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).Future Careers: Alumni of the course have gone on to secure roles in a variety of industries including banking and finance, government, defense, IT consultancies, and more. Some have even gone on to further research at PhD level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.