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Cyber Defence and Information Assurance
Cranfield University
Cranfield Defence and Security
| Location: | Cranfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cranfield University
Course description
The programme is designed to develop professionals who can effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. It will specifically focus on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.
Suitable for government, corporate and critical information infrastructure staff who are one or more of the following:
* Managers who need to understand information risk and respond to cyber threats
* Technicians who wish to understand the operational and business context
* Procurement staff commissioning critical or sensitive projects
* Policy and planning staff interested in computer network and security operations
* Personnel interested in social media and associated concepts such as cyber mobilisation
* Those charged with accreditation and assessment of security measures.
Contents
You will be taught by faculty from both Cranfield University at the Defence Academy – College of Management and Technology and external lecturers, many of whom are leaders in their field. Lecturing staff bring a wealth of experience from both the public and private sector and understand the issues of translating the theory of information assurance into practice across a broad spectrum of organisational contexts.
Modules: The following course modules will be offered:
* Understanding Risk and Information Assurance (entry point and pre-requisite for other modules)
* Cyber Defence in Depth – Strategy and Accountability
* Cyber Defence in Depth - Management and Implementation
* Cyber Attack – Threats and Opportunities
* The Human Dimension
* The Social Dimension – the Impact of Social Media
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose first language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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