Cyber Security

Overview

This Master of Cyber Security at RMIT University aims to equip you with the mathematical, technical and business tools to secure an organisation’s information systems. 

Secure systems and networks are a vital responsibility for organisations of all sizes and in our increasingly connected world, it is more important than ever. From the latest internet worm to identity theft, danger is no more than a click away.

You will learn about local area network (LAN) security, cryptography, the Advanced Encryption Standard, RSA, smartcards, biometrics, ethical hacking and information systems risk management.

This course includes opportunities for cyber security internships with industry organisations, both large and small.

Career:  

Some of the cyber security roles undertaken by RMIT graduates, in both government and private organisations, include:

• penetration testers

• IT risk analysts

• security managers

• forensic analysts

• security auditors

• network security engineers