Prof Doc Information Security

This program aims to develop research-based practice amongst professionals currently working within the Information Security area. As a result of the rapid growth in both the availability of global information structures (e.g. the Internet) and the number of users, information security professionals are facing major challenges in providing services that are accessible yet safe. Keeping business channels flexible and easy to use whilst guarding against the e-criminal is an ongoing project. “Despite the growing space and sophistication of cyber threats there are not enough people equipped with the appreciate knowledge, skills, and abilities to protect the information technology for strategic advantage” – Professionalizing Cybersecurity: A Path to universal standards and status (2015).

• IT and Internet Law (DL) (core)
• Seizure & Examination of Computer Systems (core)
• Applied Research Tools & Techniques (core)
• Work-based Planning (core)
• Work-based Practice (core)
• Research Methods for Technologists (core)
• Project Portfolio (core)
• Research Conference (core)
• Research Thesis (core)

Employability

This program is targeted at those employed in the Information Security area, seeking to enhance the research dimension of their work via a qualification that is tailored to their professional needs. Students who complete the Professional Doctorate regularly achieve enhanced employment status and all continue to pursue fulfilling careers within the fields of Information Security and Digital Forensics.