Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus

MSc Applied Cyber Security

Our MSc in Applied Cyber Security teaches you the theory, methods, and tools to address the global concerns of cyber security. It imparts the knowledge and skills needed to keep computer systems safe from attacks and threats by teaching how to formulate security policies, deploy network security solutions, and validate their effectiveness. The programme offers a detailed understanding of contemporary issues in cyber security research areas.

You will develop the ability to design and develop solutions to contemporary cyber security challenges. You will plan and execute research projects in specialist areas within cyber security, such as cryptography, digital forensics, or malware analysis. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with core methods in the cyber security field, such as access control, cryptography, authentication methods, policy management, digital forensics, and intrusion detection.