Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Master’s in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Crime Analysis

Cyber threats are becoming more common in an increasingly digital environment. As a result, cybersecurity experts are in great demand all over the world to defend businesses of all sizes from more complex cyber-attacks. The Master’s of Cyber Security from the European Forensic Institute prepares students for a successful career in cybersecurity anywhere in the globe by providing students with the specialized skills needed to analyze, investigate and combat cybercrime.

Students will learn how to identify and analyze cybersecurity problems as part of the Master’s of Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Crime Analysis program. Students will learn about cybersecurity risk assessment and management, computer and mobile forensics, system, web and network penetration testing, and threat intelligence by focusing on a variety of subjects. This course is unique in that the theory and practice are integrated. This fundamental experience prepares students to deal with the most serious criminal threat facing the human world.

COURSE MAIN INFORMATION

Area: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics


Duration: full-time 18-month postgraduate programme


Final qualification: European Qualification Framework Level 7


Accreditation : Malta Further and Higher Education Authority


Category: Higher Education Programme


Credits: 90 ECTS; 30 ECTS per semester


Delivery Method: Virtual Classroom


Hours: 450 hours of teaching


Attendance: 90% compulsory for each module


Laboratory sessions: Online


Written Assessments: Online


Language of instruction: English


Commencement: First intake expected in November 2023

Teaching Method

ONLINE LESSONS

Live Virtual Classroom with lecturer on our Digital Campus (MS Teams), attendance is compulsory.

EXAMS AND RESITS
100% Online.

RESEARCH AND DISSERTATIONS
Independent research, online presentation and submission.

OPTIONAL SEMINARS
Students are encouraged to join training, workshops and events organised in related fields by international organizations and associations.

What marks this course apart?

The unique combination of this course at the intersection between business management, financial crime and digital technologies sets this course apart from most traditional business courses. This Master’s programme combines the management and governance aspects of most business courses with the analytical and problem-solving investigative skillset allowing for learners to gain from both perspectives and preparing them for the real-world challenges of today’s professionals.

Job-oriented learning

Being a student at the European Forensic Institute means acquiring knowledge, skills and competences directly from the source. From forensic practitioners that work on a day-to-day basis as experts in the field they teach. In fact, our lecturers are working forensic consultants or researchers, giving student the unique opportunity to interact with lecturers both professionally as well as academically. In other words, being a student at the European Forensic Institute means “learning about a job in the job market”.

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Career paths

The Master’s in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Crime Analysis is designed to prepare students who wish to gain experience and skills in computer and mobile forensics, penetration testing, cyber security and risk assessment and management.

Graduates of this program become leaders in analyzing digital systems and networks, risk assessment and management, digital forensics analysis, malware analysis and penetration testing. This programme enables students to combat with the most major crime risk facing modern society. This Master’s does not lead to a regulated or warranted profession.

Potential career paths are:

Information security auditor


Information security analyst


Information security manager


Incident and intrusion analysts


Vulnerability and penetration tester


Digital forensic analyst


Cybersecurity analyst