Electronic Security and Digital Forensics MSc

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    October

The fascination of forensics combines with the complexity of computing in this stimulating course. A relatively new specialism, electronic security and digital forensics is an area of expertise that's challenging and rapidly evolving technology is constantly developing, and therefore so are the problems that go along with it.

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Location

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London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
UK & EU
International
How to apply
Qualifications
A 2:2 honours degree in a related subject, such as those providing a significant exposure to information technology
Applicants with degrees in other fields who can demonstrate relevant industrial experience may also be considered.
Eligibility
UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.
Academic credit for previous study or experience.
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Management
  • Security
  • Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Computing
  • IT
  • Sound
  • Financial
  • Law
  • Project
  • Technology
  • Security Management
  • Financial Training
  • Financial Crime
  • IT Security
  • IT Management
  • Criminal law
  • Project planning
  • Data Protection Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Electronic Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Forensics
  • Law Enforcement

Course programme

Course content

What you will study on the MSc Electronic Security and Digital Forensics?

This course will focus on IT law, professional and ethical issues, criminal law, theories of crime as well as looking at the legal system more generally. You’ll also focus on security regulations, contingency planning and risk management as well as intellectual property law, privacy and data protection law.

What will you gain?

As well as an in-depth knowledge of the subject, you will also gain an understanding in the prevention and detection of security breaches, developing and installing security policies and how to use network analysis tools. You’ll become an expert in the tools, techniques and procedures used in investigation, and you’ll learn how to collect, investigate, and document digital evidence for legal presentation.

Modules

Digital Investigation and Evidence Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

The module aims to give student a sound understanding of the relationship between digital investigations and digital technologies, as well as an in-depth knowledge of evidence management and the consequences of mismanagement. This practical module will equip students with the skills necessary to remove electronic digital media from their sources using industry tools and conduct forensic investigations (using commercial software) on case studies. Students will learn about the planning of investigations, technology management strategies and how their actions could affect evidential continuity. Students will be equipped with the awareness that digital forensics is as much about documentation, processes and validity as it is about technical investigations.

Legal and Professional Aspects of Digital Forensics (30 Credits) - Compulsory

This module focuses on legal and professional aspects of digital forensics. The module gives student a sound grounding in the English legal system, theories of crime and deviancy, the criminal justice system and law enforcement among other topics. It also gives students knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory issues relevant to carrying out digital investigations (related to civil and criminal matters) as well as handling and presenting digital evidence in a court of law. In addition to the above the module covers professional (including ethical) issues relevant to the digital forensics professional.

Information Security Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

The module focuses on both technical and managerial aspects of information security management and equips students with knowledge and skills required by the IT security professionals worldwide. The module will take an integrated approach to security management through the use of the security frameworks, policies and models guided by the international regulatory standards.

Corporate Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention (30 Credits) - Compulsory

The module aims to give students a broad understanding of regulatory compliance and the detection, investigation and prevention of financial crime (e.g. fraud, electronic crime, money laundering) in corporate environments. Students will gain an understanding of the nature and purposes of regulation in the area of financial services, and how compliance is managed in practice. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to the use of digital forensic tools and techniques to manage compliance, mitigate risks and investigate financial crime. The module will focus on the UK regulatory framework as well as international models, conventions and standards.

Postgraduate Computing Project (60 Credits) - Compulsory

To give students an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to undertake work that is independent - shaped largely by one s own decisions and preferences; complete - accomplished from conception to delivery, via all stages in between; technically competent - employing techniques and exploiting knowledge gained during earlier parts of the programme; professionally and ethically compliant; supervised - working under the guidance but not instruction of a member of academic staff; academically sound - taking critical account of current knowledge and methods in the chosen specialist area.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.

Electronic Security and Digital Forensics MSc

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