MSc INFORMATION SECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS

University of East London

Postgraduate

In London

£ 9,720 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

The threat of cyber security attacks is increasingly apparent to individuals and organisations across the globe.

From hacking to phishing, scamming to grooming, and botnets to cyber-terrorism, the variety and ingenuity of exploits appear to expand constantly.

In this context, this programme addresses system vulnerabilities and the preventative measures that may counter cyber-attacks, including steps to repair systems weaknesses, prevent repeat occurrences, and collecting and examining digital evidence using a variety of digital and mobile forensics tools such as FTK and Cellebrite.

You will also develop a detailed understanding of comprehensive cyber risk management practices for ensuring overall security.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD

Start date

On request

About this course

The danger of cybercrime is growing and is affecting individuals, governments and organisations across the world. From phishing to hacking, scamming to grooming, and botnets to cyberterrorism, the range and variety of threats seems to expand constantly.

This MSC in Information and Digital Forensics addresses system vulnerabilities and explores preventative measures, repair and detection.

You will learn to collect and examine digital evidence with a variety of forensics tools. You will find out how to secure virtual crime scenes, and how to put protection in place.

You will also apply modelling techniques to simulate and evaluate mobile communication networks, computer system architecture and data centres.

This MSc enjoys a high exposure with industry, and external specialist lecturers deliver their knowledge through lectures and seminars.

There is a shortage of skilled personnel in the fields of information security and digital forensics, and graduates of this programme can progress to work in multinational organisations including cybercrime-fighting agencies. In addition, the course will prepare you to sit for ACE Certification (FTK).

Minimum 2.2 Honours in a Relevant Subject
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

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Subjects

  • Hacking
  • Industry
  • Security Management
  • Management
  • Computer Security
  • IT & Internet Law
  • Digital Forensics
  • Industrial placement
  • Digital
  • Forensics
  • Law

Course programme

WHAT YOU'LL STUDY

We consistently review and develop our courses and modules to ensure they are up-to-date with sector and industry graduate skills demands. Course structure, modules and options are subject to change.

MODULES
  • Security Management (core)
  • Computer Security (core)
  • IT & Internet Law (core)
  • Digital Forensics (core)
  • Industrial Placement (core for MSc with Industrial Placement)
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Dissertation) (core)

Additional information

2 Year Masters with Industrial Placement:
£9,720 (Year 1)
£3,500 (Year 2) Industrial Placement

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