MSc Cybersecurity Risk Management

University of Galway

Cybersecurity has become one of the world's most pressing challenges. It impacts societies, national security, critical infrastructure and the global economy. This overwhelming digital threat has ensured that cybersecurity skills are some of the world’s most in-demand.The MSc in Cybersecurity Risk Management focuses on the strategic management of cybersecurity and associated risk within an organisation. Its aim is to develop strategic thinkers who can understand the threat, identify risks, design solutions, and can effectively communicate these to senior decision makers in order to support business continuity.This MSc has been designed for those seeking a career in cybersecurity in a consultancy, strategic, business or risk management context. You will develop a clear understanding of the cyber threat landscape and how a cyber-incident may evolve. You will learn key skills required to defend and protect organisational information infrastructures from threats and attacks, and how to manage and limit the impact an attack can have on a business. You will learn how to assess cyber-risks and design solutions.Career OpportunitiesGraduates of this programme can find employment in the following roles: Cybersecurity Risk Manager/AnalystCybersecurity Consultant, Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Trainer, Information Security Compliance and Risk OfficerData Protection Officer, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessor, Technology Risk Auditor / IT AuditorIT Security Project Manager, Business Applications Developer, Software Development/DevOpsCybersecurity risk management is very challenging, requiring both technical insight into the security of digital systems and devices and also the management of behaviours of people who interact with them. As the area grows in importance globally, avenues for employment follow suit.