Master's in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Crime Analysis

Cyber threats are becoming more common in an increasingly digital environment. As a result, cybersecurity experts are in great demand all over the world to defend businesses of all sizes from more complex cyber-attacks. The Master’s of Cyber Security from the European Forensic Institute prepares students for a successful career in cybersecurity anywhere in the globe by providing students with the specialized skills needed to analyze, investigate and combat cybercrime.

Students will learn how to identify and analyze cybersecurity problems as part of the Master's in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and Crime Analysis program. Students will learn about cybersecurity risk assessment and management, computer and mobile forensics, system, web and network penetration testing, and threat intelligence by focusing on a variety of subjects. This course is unique in that the theory and practice are integrated. This fundamental experience prepares students to deal with the most serious criminal threat facing the human world.

What marks this course apart?

The unique combination of cyber security with an investigative aspect sets this course apart from most traditional cyber security courses. This Master’s program combines the preventative aspect of cyber security with the analytical and problem-solving digital forensics skillset allowing learners to gain from both perspectives and preparing them for the real-world challenges of today’s professionals.

Job-oriented learning

Being a student at the European Forensic Institute means acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies directly from the source. Forensic practitioners work on a day-to-day basis as experts in the field they teach. In fact, our lecturers are working forensic consultants or researchers, giving students the unique opportunity to interact with lecturers both professionally as well as academically. In other words, being a student at the European Forensic Institute means “learning about a job in the job market”.

Accreditation

The European Forensic Institute is a prestigious Higher Education Institution based in Malta with a competitive educational offer in the fields of Forensic Sciences, Criminology, and Investigative Sciences. Our programs are aligned with the European Qualification Framework, allowing for global recognition to pursue a career and further education in these sectors, and are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.

This program is accredited by the MFHEA.

Association and Membership

This program is based on a strong cooperation with the European Association of Crime Analysts.