computers are increasingly being used in criminal activity. From fraud to violent crime, computers are often found to play a significant role as a tool for planning and conducting a crime, and may contain relevant evidence pertaining to an offence. As indispensable tools in our everyday life, computers and mobile devices are key targets for criminals wishing to steal personal or corporate information, money, and more. There is therefore a growing need for specialists trained in the field of digital forensics and cybersecurity. Specialists in these fields rely on an essential combination of technical expertise, investigative skills, legal knowledge and communication skills.

The Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option is intended to provide the additional skills and knowledge that professionals require to work successfully in the prevention and investigation of commercial crime and computer crime. There is a growing requirement for professionals in both the private and public sectors. Some position titles include:

Computer Forensics Investigator/Examiner
Cybersecurity Analyst
Forensic Computer Analyst
Computer & Information Systems Security Manager
IT Security Consultant
Corporate Security Officer
Network/Internet Security Specialist
Vulnerability Security Research
Graduates will be able to function both as professionals in their own right and as members of multidisciplinary teams composed of financial and investigative professionals.