Master of Cyber Security
offered by Deakin University

Master of Cyber Security
at
Deakin University
Overview

Build your capacity to investigate, mitigate and combat cybercrime for a rewarding and highly sought-after career as a cyber security professional

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Deepen your knowledge of cryptography, network security, system security, and application security
Gain expertise in using industry-standard tools for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, intrusion detection, and security information and event management (SIEM)
Learn to identify, analyze, and prioritize security vulnerabilities within an organization's IT infrastructure
Develop the ability to design, implement, and manage security controls to mitigate identified risks
Gain knowledge and skills for handling security incidents, including forensics, containment, eradication, and recovery

More about this course

In an increasingly digital world, cyber attacks are an everyday occurrence. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand globally to protect organisations in all sectors from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats
Deakin’s Master of Cyber Security equips you with the specialised skills to investigate and combat cyber crime, and prepares you for a successful career in cyber security anywhere in the world
Throughout the Master of Cyber Security, you will learn how to detect, analyse and confront cyber security challenges
You’ll focus on a range of studies, and gain knowledge about system security and digital forensics, analytics, organisational security and human aspects of cyber security
This vital experience prepares you to counter the number one criminal threat to modern-day society

Academic Integrity Module

Object-Oriented Development

Database Fundamentals

Software Requirements Analysis and Modelling

Web Technologies and Development

Identity, Access Management and Physical Security

Analytics for Security and Privacy

Cyber Security Management

Computer Networks and Security

Application and Communication Protocol Security

Computer Forensics and Investigations

Ethical Hacking

Secure Coding

Professional Practice in Information Technology

Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ~

Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery ~

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
If the applicant receives a conditional offer, they must fulfill the conditions stated in their offer letter (e.g. completing an English language course, submitting original documents or successfully completing current studies)