The MSc Information Security and Privacy addresses the key security issues that are faced by global communications and information systems.

The programme provides a mix of business context with core security, trust and privacy issues that challenge the IT sector. The course builds on previous skills in computer science, to strengthen understanding of this emerging area.

As well as studying themes such as trust and identity and forensic investigation, security techniques and information, network and cyber security, you will gain an understanding of the e-Commerce and business environment. This combined business/security approach provides valuable training for interacting with organisations, and understanding their business functions in a deeper context.

Using case based analysis, you will have the opportunity to learn about forensic approaches to investigation across multiple platforms.

Distinctive features

• Practitioner-led modules integrate the latest research ideas with current best practice.
• Students will have access to our Cybersecurity and Forensics Laboratory. The 40 PCs are able to host virtual machines and can be used to carry out a number of forensic investigations. They are connected to an isolated, local network which can be configured to better explore the security challenges facing today's professionals.
• Professionally accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.