Course Overview

Cybersecurity is a priority for governments and organizations throughout the world. Well work together to explore how organizations and individuals can take action to protect themselves online from cyber-attacks. Well begin by understanding networks and operating systems, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses them. Youll then think like a hacker, working from the inside out, as you recognize the threats to an organization and its resources, and learn to implement and test secure systems. Focusing on the strategic deployment and implementation of cybersecurity within an organization, youll cover all aspects of cybersecurity including network security, computer security, and information security. Youll apply your knowledge and skills hands-on in a real-life context, in our specialized lab, which is already equipped with tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite. Youll write your own Metasploit modules, automate social-engineering attacks, bypass antivirus software and turn access to one machine as you take total control of the enterprise. Youll gain skills in communicating information to higher levels of the corporations managers, giving you the confidence to present your invaluable problem-solving solutions and strategic security planning in any organization.

General Eligibility

Applicants will normally hold a first or second-class honors degree in a computing discipline. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines but with relevant experience will also be considered. Such candidates will normally have worked for 3 or more years at a responsible level in an area closely related to the academic discipline to be studied. Such applicants will be interviewed by the course leader or nominated representative to ascertain that the applicant has the ability to succeed at the postgraduate level.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognized by Anglia Ruskin University.