MSc Cyber Security and Pen Testing

Middlesex University's MSc Cyber Security and Pen Testing program has a focused one-year program aimed at delivering students more advanced knowledge of protecting digital systems and networks. The course integrates theory and practical approaches, enabling you to detect and avoid cybersecurity threats. You will learn skills in areas such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response, preparing you to counter the dynamic threats faced in the cybersecurity landscape. The course is ideal for those who want to become experts in ethical hacking and securing digital infrastructures across various industries.

Curriculum Structure:
The course has a balance between core cybersecurity principles and training, discussing:

• Key cybersecurity principles like cryptography, network security, and risk management.

• Practical modules covering penetration testing methodology, ethical hacking software tools, and imitation attacks.

• Incident detection and response training, with which you're prepared to handle real-world security incidents.

• A project or dissertation in which you apply your skills to solve a real-world cybersecurity issue.
  This format not only ensures that you know the theory but can apply skills with confidence at work.

Accreditation:
The course is accepted for purposes of education within the UK framework and adheres to industry requirements. It is also a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) course, which is invaluable to foreign students in terms of work opportunities and career prospects.

Campus Location:
Middlesex University London campus offers cutting-edge facilities with access to specialist laboratories and cybersecurity training equipment. Learning in London is a vibrant environment with the added advantage of being close to big tech companies and security companies, offering maximum networking and intern opportunities.