Cyber Security London Metropolitan University

Overview

The Cyber Security , M.Sc. degree from London Metropolitan University covers the broad topics essential to cyber security and forensics and will expose you to a range of open-source and licence-based security and forensic tools.

This hands-on master’s degree in cyber security will cover how artificial intelligence techniques can be used in detecting risks, preventing criminal activity, and forecasting illegal activity. You’ll also develop practical skills using industry software tools and environments and work with external organisations to develop practical knowledge in real-life scenarios.

Throughout your studies, you’ll focus on aspects of security, including information, networks and cyber security, alongside practical and applied understanding of how to conduct forensic analysis, provide evidential reports, and implement risk-based strategies. On this course, you’ll conduct security analytics in an intelligent way, which is a growing AI field in the detection, identification, classification, prediction and prevention of threats.

You will have access to a specailised laboratory environment and be able to study within the Cyber Security Research Centre. The Centre is also a hub for engagement with our industry partners and where you may be able to work on live projects.

Career opportunities:

Upon completion of this course, you’ll have opportunities to apply for exciting job roles such as:

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Digital Forensics Analyst/Examiner
• Cyber Incident Handler/Investigator
• Cyber Security Manager (CSM)
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
• Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
• Cyber Security Compliance Officer
• Cloud Security Specialist

By studying in London, you’ll have global businesses on your doorstep. Potential employers could range from digital crime investigation companies, government agencies and the police force, as well as national and international organisations that need protection against digital crime.