Overview
A Masters for professionals who work in cyber security related fields, or those with a technical background who want to transfer into the field of cyber security. This Masters provides a foundation in cyber security literacy and background technical knowledge plus applied cyber security courses relevant to their specialization. This … For more content click the Read More button below.
The stream for Management and Leadership relates to the emerging human, socio-technical and leadership aspects of cyber security. It will instill the skills and understanding of managing a team of cyber security professionals, and also to understand and contribute to the wider narrative of which cybersecurity is a part.
Cyber Security
Digital Forensics
Security Engineering
Cyber
Penetration Testing
Ethical Hacking
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply advanced technical knowledge to understand the threats posed to organisational IT systems.
2.
Manage the development and implementation of plans to strengthen the security of organisational IT systems.
3.
Manage a security team to recover from a cyber-attack, minimise disruption to organisational IT systems, and maximise restoration of systems.
4.
Keep abreast of emerging cyber-attack techniques and ensure that all members in an organisation are aware of the changing security environment.
5.
Develop and lead ethical and professional teams.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Cyber Security - MCyberSec8649 - Cyber Security
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Cyber Elective Courses18 Units of Credit:
Capstone Project6 Units of Credit:
Non-domain Elective
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
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