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The University of Edinburgh: Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust
Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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Department | School of Informatics |
Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The increasing reliance of systems and services on information technology in the public, private and third sector has significantly raised the impact of cyber attacks in the last two decades.
This PhD programme in Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust is a response to the growing need for highly specialized research and training in these topics. Cyber security and resiliency is a complex problem that requires designing and understanding underlying technologies but also how business processes, cost, usability, trust and the law play a role for effective technology deployment.
The aim of this PhD programme is to provide students with research training in specialised topics of security, privacy and trust, helping produce the next generation of world-leading experts of the field.
Study type | Research |
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Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc
Summary
Our societies are critically dependent on computer software. Electronic systems are everywhere, and governments, financial and transport organisations, or telecommunication companies all possess and manage huge amounts of sensitive information concerning all of our everyday activities.
With the emergence of new systems and services, every aspect of our life is relying on / is recorded by some computerised system, such as:
- electronic IDs and passports
- electronic payment systems and loyalty schemes
- electronic tickets
- telecommunication systems
As such, we have been witnessing a significant increase in attacks targeting computing infrastructure. The cyber security threat has been characterised as serious as terrorism by the GCHQ, therefore the need for graduates with highly specialised training in this area is ever-growing.
Cyber security and privacy is the study of the computational principles, methods and mechanisms for safe-guarding these sensitive applications. Graduates of the programme will learn how to evaluate, design, and implement secure and trustworthy systems in complex distributed systems.
Many research areas have tackled parts of this problem – students on this degree will experience training from academic experts in a uniquely broad combination of theory and practice:
- Secure Software
- Cryptography
- Secure Hardware
- Verification
- Post Quantum
- Data Privacy
- Usability
- Fintech
- Health
- Smart Contracts
- Distributed Ledgers
- Privacy Preserving Data Mining
The overall programme delivers intellectual and practical experience in all aspects of cyber security, privacy, and trust, such as:
- dealing with real-world applications
- applying and extending state-of-the-art defence mechanisms
- engineering end-to-end secure and trustworthy systems
- communicating results through oral and written reports
Study type | Taught |
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Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our societies are critically dependent on computer software. Electronic systems are everywhere, and governments, financial and transport organisations, or telecommunication companies all possess and manage huge amounts of sensitive information concerning all of our everyday activities.
With the emergence of new systems and services, every aspect of our life is relying on / is recorded by some computerised system, such as:
- electronic IDs and passports
- electronic payment systems and loyalty schemes
- electronic tickets
- telecommunication systems
As such, we have been witnessing a significant increase in attacks targeting computing infrastructure. The cyber security threat has been characterised as serious as terrorism by the GCHQ, therefore the need for graduates with highly specialised training in this area is ever-growing.
Cyber security and privacy is the study of the computational principles, methods and mechanisms for safe-guarding these sensitive applications. Graduates of the programme will learn how to evaluate, design, and implement secure and trustworthy systems in complex distributed systems.
Many research areas have tackled parts of this problem – students on this degree will experience training from academic experts in a uniquely broad combination of theory and practice:
- Secure Software
- Cryptography
- Secure Hardware
- Verification
- Post Quantum
- Data Privacy
- Usability
- Fintech
- Health
- Smart Contracts
- Distributed Ledgers
- Privacy Preserving Data Mining
The overall programme delivers intellectual and practical experience in all aspects of cyber security, privacy, and trust, such as:
- dealing with real-world applications
- applying and extending state-of-the-art defence mechanisms
- engineering end-to-end secure and trustworthy systems
- communicating results through oral and written reports
Study type | Taught |
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Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our societies are critically dependent on computer software. Electronic systems are everywhere, and governments, financial and transport organisations, or telecommunication companies all possess and manage huge amounts of sensitive information concerning all of our everyday activities.
With the emergence of new systems and services, every aspect of our life is relying on / is recorded by some computerised system, such as:
- electronic IDs and passports
- electronic payment systems and loyalty schemes
- electronic tickets
- telecommunication systems
As such, we have been witnessing a significant increase in attacks targeting computing infrastructure. The cyber security threat has been characterised as serious as terrorism by the GCHQ, therefore the need for graduates with highly specialised training in this area is ever-growing.
Cyber security and privacy is the study of the computational principles, methods and mechanisms for safe-guarding these sensitive applications. Graduates of the programme will learn how to evaluate, design, and implement secure and trustworthy systems in complex distributed systems.
Many research areas have tackled parts of this problem – students on this degree will experience training from academic experts in a uniquely broad combination of theory and practice:
- Secure Software
- Cryptography
- Secure Hardware
- Verification
- Post Quantum
- Data Privacy
- Usability
- Fintech
- Health
- Smart Contracts
- Distributed Ledgers
- Privacy Preserving Data Mining
The overall programme delivers intellectual and practical experience in all aspects of cyber security, privacy, and trust, such as:
- dealing with real-world applications
- applying and extending state-of-the-art defence mechanisms
- engineering end-to-end secure and trustworthy systems
- communicating results through oral and written reports
Study type | Taught |
---|---|
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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