Cyber Security
MSc Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship.
Overview
This two year course will upskill employees working as IT professionals, in current and evolving issues of Cyber Security including information and system security, security tools and analysis. It will help develop their skills in leadership and innovation, and culminates in a project based within their workplace.
Our apprenticeships allow companies to upskill current employees and new graduates, and empower them to become better leaders as well as technical experts.
Apprentices who successfully complete this programme will earn an MSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Cyber Security) from Newcastle University.
Applications are now open, please register your interest to find out more.
Applicants should typically have a 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as:
- mathematics
- engineering
- systems engineering
- Physics
They should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming.
Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered, in line with our strong diversity and inclusion focus to support applicants from non-standard backgrounds
Technical modules
The challenge of dependable systems
Understanding the concepts, principles and ethics of dependable systems, including: the notions of security, safety, reliability, and resilience.
Information security and trust
Introducing the importance of security, whilst covering cryptographic algorithms, protocols, primitives, and system security concepts and mechanisms.
System security
Exploring formal techniques and computer aided verification topics relevant to those involved in the design and validation of information security systems.
Security analysis of complex systems
Scrutinising research papers and technical reports, based on attacks against complex systems and identifying appropriate techniques to detect, respond to, and prevent such attacks.
Security tools and analysis
Developing the apprentices' skills to select and apply appropriate tools and techniques for carrying out security testing strategies, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and ethical hacking
Soft skill modules
Leadership and change in the digital age
Looking at frameworks for leadership, coaching, organisation and business change as well as team work in the context of a technology-based organisation.
Digital technology and innovation management
Identify, plan and organise technology-driven change in the workplace.
Strategic case studies
Learning to persuade, negotiate and writing of reports as well as legal, ethical and social issues surrounding the digital economy.
Apprentices will also undertake:
Six month Capstone project
Supported by an academic supervisor, this six-month, work-based project pulls together the skills and knowledge developed over the course of the apprenticeship, and provides a platform for apprentices to bring direct benefits to your organisation.
Our Cyber Security programme is delivered through a blended approach with asynchronous online delivery combined with one day on campus every month, over the two year period. The programme is taught alongside our existing MSc programme in Cyber Security. Combined with online learning, workplace mentoring and project-based work, the programme fully satisfies the 20% off-the-job learning required of all apprenticeships funded through the levy.
Dr John Mace
John is a Lecturer in Cyber Security, specialising in security and privacy issues related to smart infrastructure. He is an associate with the PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity and advises on the current Markets for Connected Space Sharing (MACSS) project.
Dr Rasha Ibrahim
Rasha is a Lecturer in Cyber Security. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from University of York. Rasha’s scholarly interests are in Ethical Hacking, Mobile Phishing, Human Factors in Security, and Ethics in Cyber Security research.