Professional Practice in Digital Forensics and Security MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert
Postgraduate
In Leicester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Leicester
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Duration
1 Year
The full MSc course consists of eight modules (at 15 credits each) and an MSc Project/Dissertation (at 60 credits). Seven of the taught modules are delivered and assessed jointly by De Montfort University staff and 7Safe trainers with the eighth being a stand alone distance learning module that DMU is responsible for. The Project/Dissertation is delivered and assessed by DMU alone. Successful completion of the MSc gives students seven industry recognised professional certificates and the MSc.
Most students embark on their MSc after successfully completing one or more 7Safe courses. On successful completion of the 7Safe hands-on training course, you are then eligible to apply to DMU for an academic top-up/assessment by distance learning. Taking the course in this way is normally a part-time pathway and you should expect to study for two-three years. However, you can register directly with DMU for the full degree and the university then manages your attendance and progression through the relevant 7Safe modules and academic assessments. Registering with DMU direct can therefore provide a full-time route through the course.
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About this course
Graduates are likely to be employed as computer security specialists within law enforcement, government or other related agencies, in commercial IT departments or security consultancies, or in other computing positions where computer security is an issue. It is anticipated that successful completion of the MSc will support the career development of graduates. Opportunities also exist for further academic study towards a PhD and a career in research.
You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject or five years’ work experience in an appropriate field.
We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.
If you do not have the normal entry requirements but can demonstrate substantial experience in an appropriate area, you can be considered for entry to the course.
Key features
Get recognition as well as masters
on successful completion, you will have seven industry-recognised professional certificates, in addition to the MSc
Study in our dedicated purpose built, Cyber Security Centre (CSC)
a state-of-the-art cyber security and forensics laboratory, allowing you to develop your practical and professional skills further
Academic expertise
you will benefit from expertise and knowledge from industry experts, the course is developed and delivered in conjunction with 7Safe, Cambridge
Flexible study options available
the start dates spaced out throughout the year, and the option to take most modules in any order that suits you
Excellent graduate prospects
gain the specialist skills and expertise to progress in one of the most rapidly expanding areas of computing
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Subjects
- Network
- Network security
- Hacking
- Art
- University
- Project
- Industry
- Network Training
- Wireless
- Including major
- Processes
Course programme
Network Security and Ethical Hacking 1 (CSTA - Ethical Hacking 1)
Students learn the principles and processes involved in network security, including major hacking attacks that may be used against organisations networks. A range of counter measures are also covered.
Network Security and Ethical Hacking 2 (CSTP - Ethical Hacking 2)
This module provides you with the knowledge of, and how to protect against, the ‘OWASP Top-Ten’. It is an essential component of modern information security strategies and a requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Wireless Security (CWSA - Wireless Security)
This module develops expertise in wireless network security. Using case studies students learn the principles, threats and associated protection strategies related to wireless networks.
Forensic Tools and Processes (CFIP - Forensic Investigations)
Develops expertise in static digital forensic analysis. Using case studies students learn the principles and processes involved in undertaking and reporting a professional ‘static’ forensic investigation. The assessment of the module provides an opportunity for specialisation and the development of personalised training and development.
Applied Forensics – Malware Investigations (CMI – Malware Investigations)
This module develops expertise in malware behavioural analysis, an increasingly important skill. Using case studies students learn the principles and processes involved in undertaking a thorough professional malware analysis.
Advanced Forensics and Incident Response (CSIS – Computer Security Incident Investigation)
Provides an understanding of security incidents and their impact on business continuity. The module will provide the knowledge and skills in prevention techniques to protect organisations’ assets from security incidents. You will develop knowledge in the principles and practice of a forensic incident response, including live analysis of servers as well as gaining skills in gathering data, remote acquisition, external and internal scanning analysis and containment techniques.
Security Strategy and Standards (CIIP – Implementing ISO 27001)
This module develops knowledge of and skills in management of information security
risk assessment and security policy formulation, certification processes and required procedures and state of the art risk management models and strategies.
Advanced Topics in Forensics and Security
Students learn, appreciate and engage with the main academic, professional and research concerns of computer security and forensics. This module is research led and focused; most of the work will be involve engaging with topics at the leading edge of research in this domain. The module help to prepare students for the MSc Project.
MSc Project/Dissertation
Provides the opportunity to develop and to demonstrate skills acquired from the taught course or development during the project in the solution of real practical and or theoretical problems.
Teaching and assessments
For each of the shared modules students undertake a professional and specialist hand-on training course at 7Safe (Cambridge) and following successful completion of that they are then eligible to apply to DMU for the distance learning ‘top-up’ and assessment. Successfully completing the DMU further learning and assessment for each course/module gives student’s 15 Masters credits.
Contact and learning hours
The full MSc course consists of eight modules (15 credits each) and an MSc Project/Dissertation (60 credits). To complete a module, you will normally spend between around 15 and 30 hours in taught sessions in a week; the exact amount of hours will depend on the specific module chosen.
Assessment is by a combination of tests, coursework, projects and other laboratory-based assessments. For postgraduate awards students must successfully accumulate the following credits:
Post Graduate Certificate
60 credits
Post graduate Diploma
120 credits
MSc
180 credits
Apart from the following two restrictions, modules can be studied in any order.
- Advanced Forensics and Incident Response can normally only be taken after Forensic Tools and Processes (or equivalent) has been passed.
- Advanced Topics in Forensics and Security and the MSc Project/Dissertation must normally be studied in that order and be the last two modules studied by those students wishing to progress to the full MSc.
Professional Practice in Digital Forensics and Security MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert