MSc Advanced Cyber Security

The Advanced Computer Security MSc at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a full-time course designed to provide a broad understanding of advanced computer security concepts. The course spans for one year and aims to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills in the area of computer security, cyber threat intelligence, incident handling, malware analysis, network security, and cyber security risk management.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics including network security, cryptology, cyber threat intelligence, incident handling, cyber risk management, and malware analysis. The program also involves a computing project, in which students can apply their detailed understanding of computer security to a real-world problem.Key Modules: Key modules include Advanced Cryptology & Secure Networks, Advanced Threat Intelligence and Incident Handling, Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering, Cyber Security Risk Management, Principles and Practice of Computer Security, and Computing Project (60 credits).Accreditations: Accreditation for this course is under consideration with the British Computer Society (BCS) - The Chartered Institute for IT.Future Careers: Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to secure suitable employment in an organisation's IT department or as independent consultants in computer security roles. They could work as auditors, data security coordinators, network security specialists, cybersecurity risk evaluators, or cyber threat intelligence analysts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.