MSc Security Technology

(*Subject to condition)

The programme is designed to meet the growing demand for information security professionals who have acquired the subject knowledge that master’s level study provides and also have the skills necessary to make effective use of Security Technology, security engineering and cyber security practices. This programme offers individuals the opportunity to enhance their future career prospects and professional development by providing specialist knowledge.

As the world becomes more dependent upon computer network services the threat of security breaches is ever more critical. The MSc Security Technology programme extends beyond the technical sphere to cover security systems, security science, cyber security and communication security addressing the problem areas of security.

The programme aims to attract a wide variety of students within a broad market, but specifically Security Technology practitioners from the UK and overseas.

Programme Structure

The programme is composed of 4 taught modules and a Dissertation (180 M credits in total) to be completed in a period of 12 months on a full-time basis or on full-time block basis or 24 months on a part-time basis. There are no options, all the modules are compulsory. The programme will be based on four 30 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation.

The four modules are:

• Security Systems
• Security Science
• Cyber Security
• Communication Security

Security Systems

The aim of this module is to explore the fundamentals of security systems dealing with the principles and techniques employed in networks and information security. Students will develop research skills and the main types of cryptographic mechanism applied information and biometric security. Students will identify and implement quality of service management in security, data encryption algorithms and different security protocols. Students will also assess the security risks inherent in computer networks and develop critical thinking in the areas of information hacking.

This module will focus on the following topics:

- Fundamentals of Security System
- Network Security
- Information Security
- Network Intrusion

Security Science

The aim of this module is to develop the fundamentals of security science with concepts and techniques of artificial agents, including planning, search and knowledge representation. Students will be introduced to the subfields and applications of artificial intelligence in problem solving by searching, uncertainty and non-monotonic reasoning, abduction and planning, ontologies and the semantic web. Students will also explore stream cipher and security intelligence, and its application in security sectors.

This module will focus on the following topics:

- Fundamentals of Security Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Stream Cipher
- Security Intelligence

Cyber Security

This module focuses on the information technology revolution on the internet and the world wide web, which increasingly requires new solutions to evolving problems. Students will explore the fundamentals of cyber security, addressing issues with computer forensics, cyber GIS and cyber forensics. Students will use the tools, techniques and applications in information forensics, expanding into the intelligence of cyber warfare.

This module will focus on the following topics:

- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Computer Forensic
- Cyber GIS
- Cyber Forensic

Communication Security

The aim of this module is to focus on the fundamentals of communication security exploring mobile communication security, mobile communication surveillance and global positioning systems. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking in addressing security problems in mobile communication.

This module will focus on the following topics:

- Fundamentals of Communication Security
- Mobile Communication Security
- Mobile Communication Surveillance
- Global Positioning System (GPS)

Research Methods and Project

The overall aim of this module is to integrate students’ understanding of computer security, information security, security engineering, cyber security and network security.

Course Duration

One Year Full Time
Two Year Part Time

Job Opportunities in Security Technology

Roles include: Security Consultant, Cyber Forensics Investigator, Information Security Manager, Operations Security Manager, IT Security Analyst, Head of Security, Network Architect, Attack Monitoring Specialist, Security Analyst, Project Manager, Security Administrator, Defence Safety Engineer, Data Loss Prevention Manager, Network Specialist, IT Solutions Consultant, Technical Support Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Head of Threat Management, Infrastructure Specialist, Technical Architect, Information Security Design Specialist, Security Auditor, Security Assessor, Internet Security Specialist, Data Protection Officer, Technology Risk Manager.