Master of Cyber Security
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Master of Cyber Security
Cyberspace has profoundly transformed the way we live and do business. We are increasingly relying upon networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions, so it is critical for individuals, enterprises and governments to be able to secure cyberspace from attacks to allow them to effectively conduct their…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Cyberspace has profoundly transformed the way we live and do business. We are increasingly relying upon networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions, so it is critical for individuals, enterprises and governments to be able to secure cyberspace from attacks to allow them to effectively conduct their business.
There is currently a considerable shortage of cyber security skill and expertise globally.
What you will study
The University of Newcastle’s Master of Cyber Security has been designed to provide you with quality training which will enable you to become a cyber security professional. You will gain extensive knowledge in cyber systems and infrastructures, their applications and legal aspects of cyber security which will provide you with the skills to address severe skill shortages in these areas globally.
By undertaking a hands on project spanning over two semesters you will have the opportunity to work with industry partners and gain highly valuable skills for your career.
Key study areas include:
An understanding of the cyber security threats and attacks
Techniques for analysis of security attacks and mitigation strategies
Security concepts and techniques for distributed systems
Design of secure systems and applications
Cryptographic techniques and security protocols
Privacy concepts and techniques for privacy enhanced technologies
Strategies for security management of systems and organisations
Standards and best practices for cyber security
Upon graduation, this program will allow you to harness your expertise in cyber security to work in a variety of industry sectors. Courses to support your drive and direction include:
Data Security
System and Network Security
Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
Security Standards and Practices in Industry
Engineering Complexity
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, this program will allow you to harness your expertise in cyber security to work in a variety of industry sectors.
Career options may include:
Security system manager
Security consultant
Cryptographer
IT security engineer
Security system developer
Security analyst
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.Â
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.Â
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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