Master of Science Cyber Security and Forensics

The Master of Science in Cyber Security and Forensics combines cyber security and digital forensics to address the needs of protecting digital assets and investigating cyber incidents. Students study security threats, risk assessment, network security, governance, compliance, incident response, and forensic investigation techniques. It is a full-time program lasting one year over three semesters. The course is affiliated with the University of Westminster, providing an internationally recognized qualification.

Modules

• Principles of Cyber Security
• Principles of Digital Forensics
• Network Security Management
• Information Security Governance and Compliance
• Cyber Security Applications
• Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Digital Forensics Applications
• Cyber Security and Forensics Project

• A minimum of a second-class Honours degree in a computing-related discipline or equivalent qualification. Work experience and other qualifications may be considered if the bachelor's is not computing-focused.
• Applicants with a Diploma/HND and a minimum six years of relevant work experience plus three approved training courses may apply after prior approval.

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0; alternatives include completion of the Muscat College Postgraduate Qualifying Programme (PQP).

• Cyber security manager
• Information security analyst
• Information security consultant
• Information security risk officer
• IT security engineer
• IT security operations specialist
• Computer security incident responder
• Computer forensics analyst
• Information security assurance officer
• Information security assurance analyst
• Penetration tester
• Anti-piracy/content protection analyst