Computer Forensics and Security Management

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree in an information systems or computing-related subject. It is suitable for both newcomers to computer security and auditing, and more experienced practitioners who wish to further their skills. It covers relevant skills and software and hardware technologies, as well as more theoretical studies that underpin everyday practice. Graduates are therefore able to quickly contribute to the well-being of corporate IT and informational assets.

Content

• Project/Dissertation (including a course on Critical Thinking and Research Methods) (60 credits)
• Computer Crime and Forensics (15 credits)
• Audit and Security (15 credits)
• E-Business Applications (15 credits)
• IT Application Security and Control (15 credits)
• Managing IT Security and Risk (15 credits)

Three 15-credit options (a total of 45 credits) chosen from:

• Distributed Data Management Technology
• Distributed Data Architecture and Management
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Databases
• Mobile Technologies
• Web Engineering
• Enterprise Web Engineering
• Software Engineering Management
• Enterprise Software Engineering Development
• Operating System and Application Server Security
• Network and Internet Technologies and Design
• Network Architectures and Services
• Software Tools and Techniques
• Visual Interactive Programming
• Network Security