Overview
Throughout the Systems Security module at The Open University UK , you’ll develop knowledge and understanding of these important cyber security subject areas. The proliferation of digital systems impacts our daily lives, bringing a range of challenges, including the security of these systems. Systems range from those embedded in our homes – providing security, energy management and home automation capabilities – to desktop and mobile computing systems, and control systems powering the 4th industrial revolution.
Vocational relevance
Securing digital systems requires qualified technical cyber security professionals. They need the knowledge and skills to analyse threats against the security of these systems, evaluate suitable solutions that minimise the risk of these threats being realised, and implement these solutions and monitor their efficacy. Within the broader field of cyber security, these activities fall into the domain of systems security, which is the focus for this module.
Programme Structure
Modules
- Block 1 – Systems security fundamentals
- Block 2 – Cryptography
- Block 3 – Authentication, authorisation and accountability (AAA)
- Block 4 – Operating systems and virtualisation security
- Block 5 – Distributed systems security
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Business Information Systems Cyber Security View 10 other Short Courses in Business Information Systems in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You must have one of the following:
- a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline
- at least three years relevant industry experience.
Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum overall score of 6 and minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components: reading, writing, speaking and listening under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Tuition Fee
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International
2325 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2325 GBP for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
2325 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2325 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.