Master of Information Systems (Managing Cyber Risk)

Overview

• Following an increase of cyber attacks upon Australian and international businesses, organisations require leaders who can address and respond to cyber security threats and challenges, proactively manage the risks, and build cyber resilience into their organisation.
• Develop necessary skills to design strategies to mitigate cyber risks and data breaches with UniSQ’s Master of Information Systems.
• The Managing Cyber Risk specialisation uses real scenarios to identify and solve cyber security related problems, develop, and communicate recommendations for specialist and/or non-specialist audiences considering multiple perspectives, such as technical, people and, organisational impact.
• You’ll critically examine cybersecurity practices, including the adoption of cyber resilience frameworks, risk assessments, governance strategies, and continuity management planning. Develop knowledge and expertise to understand and manage cyber risk and achieve cyber resilience

Career outcomes

Graduates can find work as an ICT security specialist, cyber advisor, security risk analyst, information analyst, cyber security engineer, or technical advisor, within government, defence, health, or private businesses. These roles may include responsibilities such as security leadership and strategy, risk management, incident management, audit and compliance, and security operations.