Master of Science - Advanced Cyber Security

Developed in close collaboration with industry and aligned with National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recommendations and CyBok framework, the course will give students the advanced knowledge and practical experience needed to respond successfully to cyber security threats. The content is structured into three main themes: offensive security, defensive security, and information security governance. This will allow students to become a well-rounded cyber security experts, capable of applying industry-standard tools and techniques to develop secure systems and design frameworks to reduce risks.

Students will learn to conduct penetration testing (ethical hacking) and vulnerability analysis, will explore forensics and applied cryptography concepts, and will get an in-depth understanding and ability to design policies and frameworks to identify and reduce risks and satisfy legal (e.g. GDPR) and compliance obligations (e.g. ISO27701).

The course modules are integrated with professional certification contents such as Cisco Networking (CCNA) and Cyber Security (CyberOps), Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) and ISO27001 ISMS Auditing. Students will have the option to undertake these certifications alongside their studies at reduced or no additional cost. They can also get involved in professional cyber security groups and industry-relevant challenges and competitions to test their skills and develop their abilities.

Cardiff Met is an Academic Partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). This will provide students the opportunity to qualify as a Student Member of the CIISec and start their journey to Chartered Information Security professional status.