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MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics 

MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics
 at 
Edinburgh Napier University 
Overview

This NCSC-certified course delivers enterprise security techniques with forensic skills for investigation and intrusion analysis

Duration

48 months

Total fee

4.22 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Degree

MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics
 at 
Edinburgh Napier University 
Highlights

  • Earn a Master's degree from Edinburgh Napier University
  • Learn from expert faculty
  • Financial aid available
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MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics
 at 
Edinburgh Napier University 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Recent graduates with a background in computer science or related fields, cybersecurity professionals looking to deepen their expertise, and individuals seeking specialized knowledge to pursue careers in digital forensics, cybersecurity analysis, and information security management
What are the course deliverables?
  • Gain a deep understanding of encryption techniques, network vulnerabilities, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls to fortify organizational defenses
  • Hone your skills in identifying and exploiting system vulnerabilities through ethical hacking techniques, allowing you to proactively strengthen security measures
  • Develop expertise in analyzing malicious code, understanding attack vectors, and implementing effective incident response strategies to mitigate cyberattacks
  • Learn best practices for collecting and preserving digital evidence from various devices and digital media, ensuring its admissibility in court
More about this course
  • Computer security is one of the key challenges in contemporary computing. You will gain critical knowledge within the cyber security and digital forensic domains, combining academic principles and industrial practice
  • The course is informed by current research in security and digital forensics, and is underpinned by our experience with external partners in law enforcement, the cyber security industry financial institutions, and other knowledge transfer activities
  • Course specialisms include network security, penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, cryptography, audit and compliance, and host and mobile digital forensics

MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics
 at 
Edinburgh Napier University 
Curriculum

Applied Cryptography and Trust

Computer Penetration Testing

Host-Based Forensics (DL)

Incident Response and Malware Analysis

Masters Dissertation

Network Security (D/L)

Security Audit & Compliance

MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics
 at 
Edinburgh Napier University 
Entry Requirements

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  • Yes

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