Cybersecurity - Online

This programme is delivered part-time online. In online mode, all classes are delivered over the Internet and all practical work is completed using MTU’s cloud infrastructure. 24 months (4 semesters) is the minimum duration.

Cybersecurity can be defined as the protection of information and information systems from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability.



Today, Cybersecurity is becoming a function of increasing importance for the continued operation of commercial entities. The increasing level of interconnectedness of information networks and the reliance of business models on this interconnectedness has resulted in a network (currently the Internet) that has over a yottabyte of information stored, much of which is unsecured. This continuing trend is predicted to strongly increase the importance of Cybersecurity within most multinational entities.



This programme aims to fill the ever-increasing skills gap in this area and delivers material that follows the most current practice. Upon successful completion of this programme the student will both understand and deploy the most advanced methods to protect information at rest, in transit, and at work.



Award

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).



(Single module certification is possible)

All modules are worth 5 credits (ECTS) unless otherwise noted.



Mandatory Modules

Incident Response and Digital Forensics (10 ECTS)

Security Risk and Compliance (10 ECTS)

Applied Cryptography

Offensive Security (10 ECTS)

Networking Security & Forensics (10 ECTS)

Scripting for Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Research Project (30 ECTS)



Elective Modules

Malware Investigations

Malware Reverse Engineering

Cloud Security Architecting

Threat Intelligence

Distributed Ledger Technology

Big Data Processing

AI for Cyber Resilience

Entry to the MSc in Cybersecurity will require a minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing or in a cognate discipline. Applicants who do not hold a Level 8 degree but have significant industrial experience will be considered on a case by case basis.



What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

2 years, part-time, online.



Course Delivery

24 months (4 semesters) is the minimum duration.



The MSc in Cybersecurity part-time offering is taught fully online and is designed specifically for computing professionals working in the IT industry. The modules are assessed by online continuous assessment. The programme is hands-on in nature and provides the learner with detailed working knowledge of the techniques and tools used in the field of Cybersecurity. Online lectures are delivered to students 2 evenings per week.



Lectures are streamed live over the Internet and recorded to facilitate easy playback for learners.