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As daily life becomes more dependent on the internet, it's vital to protect our online security.

A Master of Cybersecurity from UTS will equip you with the capability to deploy technology strategies to prevent and recover from breaches and implement appropriate controls in any workplace. It is also a way to ‘futureproof’ your career. 

A qualification from UTS will prepare you to intercept black hat hacking and create white hat solutions. You will learn how to prepare for and prevent security breaches by understanding the tools, technologies and psychology of cyber-criminals. You will also learn the necessary soft skills vital to communicate successfully to stakeholders in the professional environment, as a cybersecurity expert.

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Become a cybercrime specialist

Cybersecurity is still in its infancy and many organisations do not have the basics of cybersecurity hygiene in place, leaving them vulnerable. This indicates that staff with cybersecurity expertise will be in high demand to monitor the threat landscape and identify and intercept attacks. In fact, the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network established by the federal government (AustCyber) estimates there will be a need for 17,000 additional cybersecurity specialists by 2026 to meet demand.

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Pivot your career

With an undergraduate degree in computer science, telecommunications, electronics, or relevant work experience – a Master of Cybersecurity can help you start a new career or help you transition to a specialist role. Cybersecurity expertise is needed in:

  • Banking and commerce
  • Government and defence
  • Aviation and space
  • Health
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Help tackle cybercrime

The most prevalent forms of cybercrime include: 

  • phishing scams 
  • malware and ransomware 
  • website spoofing 
  • intellectual property theft
  • identity theft and fraud 
  • unlawful infiltration into data systems  
  • industrial spying and IoT hacking  
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Why UTS?  

UTS launched its first cybersecurity subject over 20 years ago, and has earned its reputation as a centre of excellence in research and education in this field ever since.

Our focus on cutting-edge technology and project work that is based on current real-world scenarios. This builds students’ expertise, giving them the skills to anticipate and prevent attacks. 

 

UTS has close ties with industry, such as Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Nokia, Deloitte, NTT, the Australian Government, the finance and consulting sectors. UTS provides hands-on experience in labs using Juniper routers to learn firewall security. Our partnership with Juniper and Cisco Systems also means that students can prepare for JNCIS and other industry certifications as part of the course.  

Meet our experts

At UTS, we are strongly engaged in innovative research in different areas of cybersecurity such as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), IoT security, Cloud Security, Blockchain, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITSs) security, Security and Privacy using Machine Learning and AI. Our researchers are internationally recognised for their innovative ideas and research, with their works published in highly ranked journals and conferences.

  • Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical and Data Engineering

    Expert in Cybersecurity, IoT security, Internet traffic engineering, wireless sensor network security.

  • Lecturer, School of Electrical and Data Engineering

    Expert in blockchain, vehicle security, cryptography and digital forensics.

  • Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical and Data Engineering

    Expert in artificial intelligence and image analysis with applications in public transport, defence, education and health.