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MSc - Master of Science
Greenwich Campus
Part Time
Jan 2027
2 Year
Our professionally accredited Master’s in Computer Forensics and Cyber Security covers cybercrime, police and forensic methods, alongside computer software and hardware.Our Computer Forensics and Cyber Security course allows students to familiarise themselves with the most recent technologies, scientific innovations and best practice in protecting digital infrastructures, from enterprise networks to Internet of Things environments. Students are also trained on modern tools and methodologies for conducting digital forensics investigations, spanning the whole range from the collection of evidence to analysis and acting as expert witnesses.This course is suitable for both newcomers to computer security and computer forensics and practitioners who wish to further their skills. It covers practical skills for network security, penetration testing and digital forensics, as well as the theory and scientific basis that underpins everyday practice. It also ensures that students have a basic understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements and the standards pertaining to computer security.This programme has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, to partially fulfil the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Additionally, it has also been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, on behalf of the Engineering Council, to partially fulfil the academic requirement for registration as Chartered Engineer.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
Most large and medium sized organisations are heavily dependent on their computerised systems and the business functions being conducted over the Internet. These activities require secure, reliable IT systems, procedures and personnel. This in turn assumes the availability of IT professionals with expertise in security, compliance and auditing issues. This course will cover many aspects of IT security auditing based around recognised standards eg ISO27001/2. This course will prove useful to IT security professionals in medium and large organisations.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
Computer forensics is emerging as an important tool in the fight against crime and malicious activity. Crime involving computing technology is on the rise - a computer itself may be the target of a crime, or it may hold an arsenal of information that is used or generated during the commission of a crime. Computers can be involved in a wide variety of crimes to include white collar crimes, violent crimes such as murder and terrorism, counterintelligence, economic espionage, counterfeiting, and drug dealing. This new discipline is based on forensic science and computer security technologies, and involves the application of scientific methods for the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of potential evidence. In order to be able to operate as a computer security practitioner, students must be able to conduct a forensic analysis of data for regulatory, internal compliance and legal purposes. The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and hands on experience of tools, technologies and scientific methods used, for conducting forensic analysis of electronic devices of all kinds as well as managing the forensic analysis process. The practical tool based approach will equip potential practitioners with the necessary awareness of real-world expertise and competence in the use of technologies used by police and forensic investigations.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
Most large and medium sized organisations are heavily dependent on distributed applications running either over a corporate intranet, VPN or the Internet. An increasing number of business functions from advertising to e-sales and services are being conducted over the Internet. These activities require a secure, reliable and efficient network. This in turn assumes the availability of network professionals with expertise in security and management issues and an understanding of the legal and ethical issues concerning ecommerce systems. This course will cover all aspects of cyber security. This course will prove useful to network professionals in medium and large organisations.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
To provide essential professional and academic skills to prepare students for study at MSc level at the University of Greenwich.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to carry out an individual piece of supervised work which reflects their programme area and is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline. Business, industry and commercial enterprise, as prospective employers also require that MSc graduates have a range of transferable skills. Such skills include being able to work independently, solve complex problems, organise their learning and work, and undertake and successfully complete projects running over several months. All of these activities should be performed by a student in an autonomous fashion, with some direction but minimal direct help from her/his supervisor(s), and must be completed to a specified deadline. Employers also expect MSc holders to be able to evaluate their own work in the context of other related work, and draw and present their conclusions both orally and in the form of a cogent, well-written and well-presented report.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
To give an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the management of information system's security and compliance, with a particular focus on recognised international standards and frameworks such as NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, GDPR and ISO/IEC 27000-series.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
The globalization of the Internet has succeeded faster than anyone could have imagined. Understanding of network technologies and related issues is essential for anyone involved in developing or managing distributed systems. This course will provide an introduction to the major network technologies, protocols, algorithms and tools needed to support the development and delivery of advanced network services over networks. This course is intended for practicing or aspiring network professionals.
In addition to core module, Students need to study some optional modules.
Provide students with knowledge about technologies and techniques available for the purpose of efficient and secure network operating systems administration.
Accommodation- Cutty Sark Hall- En-suite study bedrooms (Standard- £219.73/wk)
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