MSc Cyber Security and Forensics

About this course

The MSc Cyber Security and Forensics is a two-year, part-time master's degree awarded by the University of Westminster, UK, and recognised by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka. Core modules cover information security governance and compliance, the principles of cyber security, the principles of digital forensics, network security management and a cyber security and forensics project. Students then choose optional modules such as cyber security applications, threats and countermeasures, digital forensics and incident response, and digital forensics applications. Modules run through tutorials, lab-based sessions and lectures, taught by IIT academic staff and industry experts, and assessed through practical or research-based coursework. IIT notes that applicants without a computing background can be considered through an interview.