Master of Cyber Security (093941G)

In an increasingly digital world, cyber attacks are an everyday occurrence. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand around the world to protect organizations in all sectors from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Deakin University’s Master of Cyber Security equips students with the specialized skills to investigate and combat cyber crime, and prepares them for a successful career in cyber security anywhere in the world.

Throughout the Master of Cyber Security, students will learn how to detect, analyze and confront cyber security challenges. They will focus on a range of studies, and gain knowledge about system security and digital forensics, analytics, organizational security and human aspects of cyber security. This vital experience prepares them to counter the number one criminal threat to modern-day society.

Deakin University’s Master of Cyber Security gives students the skills required to effectively and strategically respond to cyber security challenges from both a technical and organizational perspective. They will gain a solid understanding of cyber security concepts and industry practices, as well as the techniques and tools available to prevent and mitigate cyber security threats.

With access to current state-of-the-art software and hardware throughout the course, students will learn about digital forensics, security and privacy issues in analytics and network security. Through vital hands-on experience, they will gain the technical skills required to confidently investigate and combat cyber crime and cyberterrorism.

Students will graduate ready for a variety of security roles within business, government and law enforcement. Examples include risk analyst, information security specialist, security system developer or programmer, cyber security consultant, security systems manager, cryptographer, security consultant, information security auditor or security manager. And with experience, they might take on roles such as chief security officer.