MSc Cyber Security

Develop expertise to combat cyber threats worldwide

As cyber threats continue to rise, the demand for skilled professionals has surged, driving competitive salaries that often surpass those in other industries.

Pave the way for a successful career in tech with this flexible online degree, aligned with National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) frameworks, from Arden University. Whether you study full-time or part-time, you’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience in secure system design, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and more.

What’s more, you’ll also gain access to state-of-the-art resources, industry qualifications from Microsoft and Cisco, and walk away fully prepared to become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC Council.

Build a foundation in cyber security with secure system design

Start by mastering key cyber security concepts and standards. You’ll learn how to identify vulnerabilities and risks within modern networks and infrastructures, equipping you to design resilient, secure systems capable of withstanding attacks.

Gain practical expertise in ethical hacking and digital forensics

You’ll take your skills further by diving into ethical hacking techniques using industry-standard tools like Metasploit and MITRE ATT&CK. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident management, learning to handle security breaches professionally and effectively.

Apply your learning in real-world scenarios with network, cloud, and web security

As you progress, you’ll gain hands-on experience in securing complex networks and infrastructures. You’ll explore the intricacies of cloud and web services security, identifying and assessing potential vulnerabilities. Plus, you’ll apply advanced mitigation strategies to address these risks, ensuring your skills are aligned with current best practices.

This comprehensive approach will prepare you to tackle the ever-evolving digital security challenges faced by organisations today.