MSc Information SecurityInformation Security Management  MSc Information SecurityInformation Security Management University of Salford ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567498157University-of-Salford-1.jpg

MSc Information Security MSc Information Security Management Key Benefits * Focus on technology and implementation issues related to information security * Gain a specialist qualification in a rapidly expanding field * Delivered by members of the leading information systems research group in the UK Who is the programme for? This advanced programme is designed for graduates of technical degrees who want to focus on the area of security from a professional and technical perspective. The Programme Frequent news stories indicate that important systems are being compromised with alarming frequency. Recent (UK) legislation, including the Data Protection Act, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, and the BS7799 standard on Information Security Management (now ISO27001) are forcing companies to take information security more seriously. Information security requires a clear understanding of relevant technological issues and of the socialorganizational issues, as well as the relationships between them. This programme covers these concerns by offering modules that cover security technologies, incident management and support, network quality of service as well as knowledge system architecture. This programme has the support of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Northern Chapter to ensure that the curriculum is relevant to the changing needs of the Information Security industries and professions. Structure Semester 1 * Computer Networks * Basic Technologies for Information Security * Information Technology & Systems in Organisations * Information Security Standards Semester 2 * Security Incident Management & Response * Advanced Information Security Technologies * Research Methods * 1 option (choose from 9 options) Semester 3 * Project for MSc Information Security Sample Links Readings * Stamp, M. (2005) Information Security: Principles and Practice. Mark Stamp. Wiley. * http:www.infodev-security.nethandbook * Conklin, W. et al (2004) Principles of Computer Security: Security+(tm) and Beyond. McGraw-Hill. Career Progression There is a heavy demand for graduates with a specialised knowledge of information security from both a professional and organisational perspective. Graduates can expect to find career opportunities with Blue Chip organisations and businesses offering bespoke security services to clients. With suitable experience, opportunities for consultancy based work also exist.