Master of Science [M.Sc] [Information Systems Security] From Sheffield Hallam University

Ideal if you are already working in an IT environment or you wish to specialise in information security, the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst Certification and the BSI ISO27001 accreditation provided an important industry element to this course and help you gain certifications to assist you in progressing your career.

Learning and teaching involves lectures, seminars and practical tutorial sessions in small groups. You will learn about complex networks, systems and applications, developing practical experience and expand on the effective and appropriate communication skills required to be a security professional. The four main focuses of the course are information security management, ethical hacking, system hardening and computer forensics.

You learn through:

• tutorials

• workshops

• problem-solving activities

• practical projects

• team work

• reports

• demonstrations

• discussions

• presentations

• structured walk-throughs

• phase tests