Master of Cyber Security (Governance Risk and Compliance) University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Control cyber security risks

Risk management is at the core of protecting an organisation against cyber threats, while enabling operational and innovative business activity. By studying USQ’s Master of Cyber Security (Governance Risk and Compliance), you will build practical governance knowledge and executive communication and communication skills to be able to implement effective cyber security protection strategies.

This specialisation introduces processes for planning, responding, recovering and reporting on security breach incidents, provided through different perspectives such as technical, business and media impact. Develop your management and leadership skills of cyber security teams, and gain and understanding of privacy and protection laws and digital forensic investigations.

The hands-on capstone research project will enable you to work with industry and apply theory to practice in a collaborative, laboratory environment at USQ or in your own workplace.

Professional accreditation

USQ is seeking accreditation for this degree with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career outcomes

Graduates will gain a well-rounded skillset that is globally transferrable with skills ranging from risk and compliance within cyber-governance, IoT, data mining, digital forensics, and cloud security. You can apply your knowledge to a range of contexts and scenarios in government, law enforcement and industry.

Other majors

Other specialisations in the Master of Cyber Security include Business Application and Technical.