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Master of Cyber Security

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Overview

100% Cyber Security:CSU is (easily) Australia’s largest provider of Postgraduate IT qualifications and Cyber Security is (easily) the largest research focus area of our outstanding School of Computing and Mathematics. End result is that we are the only university able to offer a Masters that is 100% Cyber Security with dedicated subjects in every major facet of security.

50-50 blend of Academia and Industry: Half of the subjects are delivered by CSU’s outstanding team of Cyber Security Lecturers and the other half by industry based, cyber security experts.

Professional recognition:The Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredits courses in Information Technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facility and quality assurance. The Master of Cyber Security is accredited at the Specialist Level (Cyber Security) and is only one of three courses in Australia to achieve this status.

Integration of Industry certifications: Preparation for the world’s most in demand Cyber Security industry certifications (including CISSP, CEH, Security+ are included as an integral part of the Masters. The subjects will prepare you to sit the certifications and you can apply for credit if you have already obtained the certifications.

Syllabus

  • Apply advanced knowledge of current trends in digital forensics, the dark web, cyber warfare and terrorism, and incident response.
  • Reflect on emerging cyber security developments, particularly those related to cyber warfare, the dark web, and cybercrime prevention and detection.
  • Effectively communicate cyber security concepts and solutions to people across an organisation, from end-users to upper management.
  • Employ research skills relevant to cyber security within a professional context.
  • Demonstrate application of knowledge and skills through a capstone experience.

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