Masters (Coursework)
Businesses today increasingly seek the expertise of information security professionals. This specialisation teaches students to analyse, design, and implement robust security measures, evaluate cyber threats, and develop effective security policies. Students will also conduct a cybersecurity audit and gain practical experience through internships or study tours.
Businesses today increasingly seek the expertise of information security professionals. They require experts who can evaluate organisational security measures, and develop and recommend security measures to safeguard critical assets.
In this Master of Information Systems and Technology specialisation, you'll learn how to analyse, design and implement robust security measures across diverse computer systems and networks.
You'll develop the skills to evaluate and counteract emerging cyber threats. You'll learn about the threat landscape and common attack vectors, and use cutting-edge tools to detect, prevent and mitigate attacks.
You will also craft effective security policies and procedures that meet industry standards and legal requirements, and learn how to foster a culture of security awareness and accountability among users, IT staff and management.
To complete the course, you'll conduct a formal cybersecurity audit on a real-world business and present information security recommendations. You can also gain real-world experience and global exposure by completing an internship or international study tour.
Please refer to the Curtin Handbook for details about the course structure.
Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
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