Cyber Security (Taught)

Learn how to make operational level decisions on cyber security that protect modern businesses.

• Understand the scope of the cyber security threat landscape – from actors to tools and techniques.

• Design and develop governance and risk compliance structures that enable businesses to operate securely and efficiently.

• Develop strategies for maintaining operational resilience to keep organisations moving in the face of cyber attack.

The UK is a globally leading digital economy, yet its prosperity is reliant upon an ability to secure businesses, data and networks from cyber threats. Costs of cyber security failure are substantial for companies and nation states, with often hidden consequences for wider society. To manage risk, the cyber sector needs rational and resilient people that hold an industry-informed, holistic understanding of current issues and future directions of travel.

This Cyber Security course focuses on preparing you to work in the business and public sector, defending our IT from malicious actors. You'll be taught a range of current skills including attack and defence methods. You'll also be taught to develop, monitor and evaluate cost effective cyber risk management strategies as required by industry.

The NCSC Certification for the MSc in Cyber Security is currently in progress.