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Heriot-Watt University: Applied Cyber Security

Institution Heriot-Watt University View institution profile
Department Computer Science View department profile
Web https://www.hw.ac.uk/study
Study type Taught

Summary

Our MSc in Applied Cyber Security teaches you the theory, methods, and tools to address the global concerns of computer network security. It imparts the knowledge and skills needed to keep computer networks safe from attacks and threats by teaching how to formulate security policies, deploy network security solutions, and validate their effectiveness. The programme offers a detailed understanding of contemporary issues in network security research areas.

You will develop the ability to design and develop solutions to contemporary cyber security challenges. You will plan and execute research projects in specialist areas within cyber security, such as cryptography, digital forensics, or malware analysis. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with core methods in the cyber security field, such as access control, cryptography, authentication methods, policy management, digital forensics, and intrusion detection.

By completing this MSc, you will be equipped with a broad understanding of cyber security and the ability to address complex security challenges professionally, ethically, and innovatively.

Our expertise

  • Heriot-Watt University boasts a distinguished history of over five decades dedicated to the research and teaching of Computer Science.

  • World-Leading Faculty: Heriot-Watt University is known for its strong academic reputation.

  • State-of-the-Art Labs: To facilitate hands-on learning, we have created state-of-the-art labs based in the Robotarium as well as at the GRID.

  • These resources are instrumental in providing students with a practical, real-world experience when working with authentic datasets and AI models.

Employability

Potential career paths

  • Graduates of the MSc in Applied Cybersecurity can pursue a variety of exciting and in-demand careers. Some common career paths in cybersecurity include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security breaches. Cybersecurity analysts develop security measures to protect an organization’s infrastructure.

  • Security Consultant: Working with businesses to evaluate and improve their security systems, including risk assessments, security audits, and the development of security strategies.

  • Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker): Specialising in testing systems for vulnerabilities by attempting to exploit them, with the goal of identifying and fixing security flaws before malicious hackers can do so.

  • Digital Forensics Expert: Investigates cybercrimes by collecting and analysing digital evidence, often working with law enforcement agencies to trace attacks and recover compromised data.

  • Security Architect: Designing and implementing robust security infrastructures.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

As one of the first universities in the UK to offer degree programmes in computing, we provide outstanding education in computer science, computer systems, data science, software engineering, artificial intelligence and information systems.

Career-ready graduates

At Heriot-Watt our computer science programmes have been uniquely designed to provide our students with the key skills to get a step up upon graduating. In order to do this our portfolio offers students the opportunity to specialise in a number of areas tailored for future career opportunities, including:

  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Software Engineering
  • Cyber …
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