MSc Cyber Security

Glasgow Caledonian University

Protecting critical systems, data and networks from digital attack is a huge challenge in today’s world of modern computing.Our MSc Cyber Security is a postgraduate applied computing course, which acts as the perfect launchpad for a career in the rapidly growing field of cyber security.This course will allow you to solve complex cyber security problems with expert-level ability. You’ll be equipped with specialist knowledge and analytical skills that combine industry best practice with sound academic principles.The course covers a number of key areas, including:infrastructure security – focusing on perimeter security (firewalls, intrusion prevention systems)virtual private networks and device hardeningcyber operations – including classes in our purpose-built Secure Operations Centre (SOC)penetration testing and cyber defenceforensics and information security management.When you graduate, you'll be ready to:resolve digital, cyber and network security problemsdesign, develop and manage computing and network solutions for the resolution of cyber security issuesevaluate current and emergent technologies within their legal, social, ethical and commercial contexts.In addition to the formal content of the course, GCU is home to the student-led Ethical Hacking Society and a student chapter of Women In Cyber Security (WiCyS).