Cybersecurity relates to the technologies, processes and controls that are designed to protect systems, networks and data from cyber attacks. Graduates who understand the practices that underpin secure computer systems are in great and ever-growing demand. Teesside University's MSc Cybersecurity gives students a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices. Students learn how to explore the threat landscape and develop countermeasures for cybersecurity attacks. They also study security for the Internet of Things (IoT) and the security concepts and technologies used in mobile devices.
Students work in industry standard network studios that have an isolated network to use to support their learning. Studios also have a dedicated server room, enabling students to test the level of security on the networks they build. This course not only covers technical skill development, it also identifies the issues surrounding the often neglected weakest link in security systems – people.
