MSc - Master of Science in Computer Security and Forensics

The University of Bedfordshire and 7Safe have partnered to offer a Masters in Computer Security & Forensics. To be awarded this MSc, delegates are required to attend seven training courses, pass the accompanying CSTA, CSTP, CWSA, CFIP, CFIA, CSIS and CIIP examinations and successfully complete written assignments. The assignments reflect the content of the courses and are marked by the University.

Delegates are also required to complete a written Independent Study Module and an MSc project (thesis). The diagram below shows the courses delegates will need to successfully complete and the resulting qualifications they will be awarded:

MSc - Master of Science in Computer Security and Forensics Click for more information about the CFIA Forensic Artefacts course Click here for more information about CFIP forensic investigatio course CWSA+ - Click here for more information Click here for more information on CWSA Wireless Security Click for more information on the CSTP+ CSTA+ - Click here for more information Click for more information about CSIS Computer Security course Click for more information about CSTA Ethical Hacking: Hands-On Click for more information about the CFIP+ course Click for more information about the CFIA+ QualificationClick for more information about CIIP Implementing ISO27001 Click for more information on the CIIP+ course Click for more information on the CSIS+ course Click here for more information about CSTP Ethical Hacking: Hands-On 2

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To earn the CSTA, CSTP, CWSA, CFIP, CFIA, CSIS or CIIP certificate, delegates are required to attend the relevant training course and successfully complete an examination.

Those wishing to extend their knowledge further can pursue the CSTA+, CSTP+, CWSA+, CFIP+, CFIA+, CSIS+ or CIIP+ qualification. The latter is awarded upon completion of a university-written assignment, which is based on the content of the relevant course.

The pass mark for the CSTA, CSTP, CWSA, CFIP, CFIA, CSIS and CIIP examinations is 50%. Exam marks between 65% and 79% attract a merit grade, with marks 80%+ achieving distinction. The pass mark for the CSTA+, CSTP+, CWSA+ CFIP+, CFIA+, CSIS+ and CIIP+ qualifications is 40%. Exam marks between 50% and 69% attract a commendation, with marks 70%+ achieving distinction.

Students have up to six years in which to complete this MSc.

For further information, please contact 7Safe on 0870 600 1667 and we will send you an information pack.

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