Curriculum for the Online Master of Cyber Security and Forensics
Curriculum Details
Curriculum details
The 14 courses that make up the online Master of Cyber Security and Forensics degree at UniSC can be completed within 14 months to two years. You’ll study case studies and real-world data and gain insider knowledge as you learn more about topics that include digital and network forensics, programming, cyber laws, cryptocurrency, research and more.
You’ll build your experience throughout the program with real-world coursework and earn globally recognised industry certifications throughout the program, such as:
- Microsoft (Security, Compliance, Identity Fundamentals)
- ITS Python
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This online professional competency course introduces you to fundamental competencies and skills to effectively secure computer devices and networks. You will specifically develop and test your competency across device and network security vulnerabilities, behaviours and restrictions. You will also develop an understanding of ethical hacking and vulnerability/penetration testing. You will work online independently and in teams through problem based and case study activities and you will be able to diagnose and secure network devices.
As professionals you make decisions on a daily basis. A ‘good’ decision is based upon credible information and research. This course will provide you with knowledge and skills in business research that will allow you to propose research projects which provide the support for evidenced based decision making, as well as evaluate the quality of research conducted by others. This course covers all stages of the research process from problem definition to analysing, reporting and interpreting results.
Data is considered the most valuable resource in the world. The demand for accurate and up-to-date data is vital to business success. This course will provide you with skills and knowledge on how to organise and manage data in the new “data economy”. With a focus on data management, data curation, metadata, and issues of data preservation and access, by taking this course, you will walk away with one of the most valuable skills needed in businesses today.
This course shows how simple computer programs allow us to read, clean, transform, and visualise real-world data in many different ways. It presents the key concepts and skills of programming, which are an essential foundation for all kinds of scripting and programming tasks in many different application areas, such as business, science, engineering, gaming and web development.
This online course teaches you how to monitor the network for traffic anomalies and identify attacks and instructions across points of interest within the network infrastructure environment. Through practical applications and real world investigations You will develop the skills required to monitor and analyse network traffic to assist in incident response and forensic investigation. This includes performing activities such as packet capture and protocol analysis as well as data collection, aggregation and intelligence analysis.
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