{"id":2448,"date":"2024-01-16T07:15:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T07:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilabafrica.strathmore.edu\/?page_id=2448"},"modified":"2026-02-05T20:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:07:56","slug":"master-of-science-in-information-security-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ilabafrica.strathmore.edu\/master-of-science-in-information-security-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Information Systems Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2448\" class=\"elementor elementor-2448\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3535024 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3535024\" 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role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Introduction<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1202\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Intakes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1203\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mode of Delivery<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1204\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What to Expect<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1205\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Areas of Specialization<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1206\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1206\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry Requirements<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1207\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1207\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admission Process:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1208\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1208\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admission Requirements<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Introduction<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1201\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1201\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Master of Science in Information Systems Security (MSc ISS) has been developed with global and local key players in the IT Security industry. The course is designed specifically to prepare participants for the challenging task of identifying and delivering relevant solutions to threats that endanger Information System resources. The MSc. ISS course is delivered via video conferencing and face-to-face sessions. The classes are conducted by internationally recognised experts and faculty.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is ideally suited for Information Security Professionals, Network Administrators and graduates who want to assume leadership positions in the Information Security arena.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Intakes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1202\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1202\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>MSc. ISS is offered in <strong>May<\/strong> every year.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mode of Delivery<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1203\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1203\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSc. ISS is a two<strong> (2) year program<\/strong> divided into seven <strong>(7) modules<\/strong> (offered on a part\u2013time basis <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 classes run from <em><strong>5.30 pm \u2013 8.30 pm EAT<\/strong><\/em> on an average of 5 units per module).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What to Expect<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1204\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1204\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on both technical and managerial aspects of IT Security.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit from a blend of academic teaching, industry input and practical skills.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialise with optional modules such as Software Security, Network Security and Digital Forensics.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Participant Mix<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MSc. ISS program is ideally suited for experienced information security professionals, network administrators and young graduate students who want to assume leadership positions in the information security arena. The program focuses on hands-on experience in various aspects of information security. The programme will prepare a graduate for positions such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Information Security Officer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Security Architect<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Security Analyst<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incident Responder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network Security Engineer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forensic Analyst<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penetration Tester<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malware Analyst<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Areas of Specialization<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1205\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1205\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Digital Forensics<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Students focus on the methods used in digital investigation by implementing technical security mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of critical data.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Network Security<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Students examine the dimensions of providing security in terms networks architecture, network infrastructure and network traffic.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Software Security<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Students learn the various facets of enhancing security in terms of Information Systems, operating systems and applications, both software and hardware.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1206\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry Requirements<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1206\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1206\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Holders of First Class (GPA of 3.45 \u2013 4) or Upper Second Class (GPA of 2.85 \u2013 3.44) degrees in a Computer Science or IT discipline from recognized universities; or<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Holders of Lower Second Class degrees in IT (or at least a GPA of 2.5) plus;<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least two years working from the day of graduation or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postgraduate Diplomas or Certificates, in Computer Science or IT;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Holders of other related qualifications from recognised universities, considered by the Academic Council as equivalent to a First Class or Upper Second Class degree in Computer Science or IT discipline.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the applicant must have obtained the minimum university entry requirement i.e. scored at least a C+ in their KCSE (or its equivalent).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1207\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admission Process:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1207\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1207\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the applicant meets the above entry requirements, they are then invited to sit a written Graduate Entrance Exam (GEE). All applicants MUST sit and pass our GEE which comprises of a written exam followed by an oral interview. The written exam entails English comprehension and grammar, arithmetic plus an essay. Once the applicant has completed and passed the written exam, they are scheduled for an oral interview.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>NB: The GEE is administered every Wednesday and Friday at 2:00 pm.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1208\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admission Requirements<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1208\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1208\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dully filled-in Graduate Application Form (Download the form <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/strathmore.edu\/new-strathmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Graduate-studies-application-form-Strathmore-University.docx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two (2) completed Reference Forms from your professional background or from former professors particularly qualified to attest to the applicant\u2019s qualification for graduate study (Download reference form <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/strathmore.edu\/new-strathmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SGS-Reference-Form-Strathmore-University.doc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcript of records (TOR) in English giving full details of subjects studied and grades\/marks obtained.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified copy of your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-KCSE certificate (Secondary\/High School Certificate or its equivalent).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An updated Curriculum Vitae. Please use the Europass CV template (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/europass.cedefop.europa.eu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/europass.cedefop.europa.eu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two (2) current passport-size photos.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the National Identity Card (ID) or a copy of the Passport (bio-data page).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500 Interview fee is payable on the interview day.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>NB: Certified copies: Please note the copies of the certificates and transcripts should be certified by the awarding institution or by an advocate of the high court.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbf5bd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bbf5bd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcfd9ba e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fcfd9ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca7c65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ca7c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Application Form<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c49750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c49750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>May 2026 Intake!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20b905 eael-gravity-form-button-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-gravity-form\" data-id=\"b20b905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-gravity-form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-contact-form eael-gravity-form eael-contact-form-align-default\">\n\t\t        \n            <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n                \/* EA Gravity Forms - fallback dispatch of GF's per-form post-render event.\n                 *\n                 * GF normally dispatches this itself from GFFormDisplay::footer_init_scripts().\n                 * In render contexts where that never runs, GF add-ons that bind to\n                 * `gform\/post_render` - e.g. the reCAPTCHA Add-On v2.2.2+, which registers its\n                 * v3 token submission filter there - are never initialised.\n                 *\n                 * Dispatching unconditionally is not safe. 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Still\n                        \/\/ present means GF's script did run and will dispatch on its own -\n                        \/\/ firing now is the double-dispatch that duplicates file uploads.\n                        if ( document.getElementById( 'gform_visibility_test_' + formId ) ) {\n                            return;\n                        }\n\n                        if ( ! window.gform || ! window.gform.core\n                             || typeof window.gform.core.triggerPostRenderEvents !== 'function' ) {\n                            return;\n                        }\n\n                        var pageInput   = document.getElementById( 'gform_source_page_number_' + formId );\n                        var currentPage = pageInput ? parseInt( pageInput.value, 10 ) : 1;\n\n                        window[ seenFlag ] = true;\n                        window.gform.core.triggerPostRenderEvents( formId, currentPage || 1 );\n                    }\n\n                    \/\/ Wait for the window load event and then for GF's own gate, which needs\n                    \/\/ DOMContentLoaded plus its main and theme script events. Registering the\n                    \/\/ callback this late puts it behind GF's in the queue, and the timeout\n                    \/\/ puts it in a later task again, so GF always gets to dispatch first.\n                    function schedule() {\n                        if ( window.gform && typeof window.gform.initializeOnLoaded === 'function' ) {\n                            window.gform.initializeOnLoaded( function () {\n                                setTimeout( maybeDispatch, 0 );\n                            } );\n                        } else {\n                            setTimeout( maybeDispatch, 0 );\n                        }\n                    }\n\n                    if ( document.readyState === 'complete' ) {\n                        schedule();\n                    } else {\n                        window.addEventListener( 'load', schedule );\n                    }\n                } )();\n            <\/script>\n\n            <script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 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#112337;--gf-ctrl-choice-size: var(--gf-ctrl-choice-size-md);--gf-ctrl-checkbox-check-size: var(--gf-ctrl-checkbox-check-size-md);--gf-ctrl-radio-check-size: var(--gf-ctrl-radio-check-size-md);--gf-ctrl-btn-font-size: var(--gf-ctrl-btn-font-size-md);--gf-ctrl-btn-padding-x: var(--gf-ctrl-btn-padding-x-md);--gf-ctrl-btn-size: var(--gf-ctrl-btn-size-md);--gf-ctrl-btn-border-color-secondary: #686e77;--gf-ctrl-file-btn-bg-color-hover: #EBEBEB;--gf-field-img-choice-size: var(--gf-field-img-choice-size-md);--gf-field-img-choice-card-space: var(--gf-field-img-choice-card-space-md);--gf-field-img-choice-check-ind-size: var(--gf-field-img-choice-check-ind-size-md);--gf-field-img-choice-check-ind-icon-size: var(--gf-field-img-choice-check-ind-icon-size-md);--gf-field-pg-steps-number-color: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.8);}<\/style>\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <p class='gform_description'><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class='gform_required_legend'>&quot;<span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span>&quot; indicates required fields<\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_16'  action='\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F2448' data-formid='16' novalidate>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_16' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><fieldset id=\"field_16_13\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_16_13'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_16_13_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_13.3' id='input_16_13_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_16_13_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_16_13_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_13.6' id='input_16_13_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_16_13_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_16_4\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_16_4'>Phone Number<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_4' id='input_16_4' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_16_6\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_16_6'>Email Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_6' id='input_16_6' type='email' value='' class='large'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_16_12\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_16_12'>Choose a Course<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_12' id='input_16_12' class='large gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics(MSc. 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class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_18' id='input_16_18' type='text' value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_16_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-checkbox gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-checkbox gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >How Did You Hear About Us?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_checkbox'><div class='gfield_checkbox ' id='input_16_15'><div class='gchoice gchoice_16_15_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_15.1' type='checkbox'  value='Social Media'  id='choice_16_15_1'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_16_15_1' id='label_16_15_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Social Media<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_16_15_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_15.2' type='checkbox'  value='Search engine (like Google or Bing)'  id='choice_16_15_2'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_16_15_2' id='label_16_15_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Search engine (like Google or Bing)<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_16_15_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_15.3' type='checkbox'  value='Email newsletter'  id='choice_16_15_3'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_16_15_3' id='label_16_15_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Email newsletter<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_16_15_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_15.4' type='checkbox'  value='Referral by friend or family'  id='choice_16_15_4'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_16_15_4' id='label_16_15_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Referral by friend or family<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_16_15_5'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_15.5' type='checkbox'  value='Website'  id='choice_16_15_5'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_16_15_5' id='label_16_15_5' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Website<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_16_16\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-checkbox gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-checkbox gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend 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The course is designed specifically to prepare participants for the challenging task of identifying and delivering relevant solutions to threats that endanger Information System resources. The MSc. ISS course is delivered via video conferencing and face-to-face sessions. The classes are conducted by internationally recognised experts and faculty. The course is ideally suited for Information Security Professionals, Network Administrators and graduates who want to assume leadership positions in the Information Security arena. Intakes MSc. ISS is offered in May every year. Mode of Delivery MSc. ISS is a two (2) year program divided into seven (7) modules (offered on a part\u2013time basis \u2013 classes run from 5.30 pm \u2013 8.30 pm EAT on an average of 5 units per module). What to Expect Focus on both technical and managerial aspects of IT Security. Benefit from a blend of academic teaching, industry input and practical skills. Specialise with optional modules such as Software Security, Network Security and Digital Forensics. Participant Mix The MSc. ISS program is ideally suited for experienced information security professionals, network administrators and young graduate students who want to assume leadership positions in the information security arena. The program focuses on hands-on experience in various aspects of information security. The programme will prepare a graduate for positions such as: Chief Information Security Officer Information Security Architect Information Security Analyst Incident Responder Network Security Engineer Forensic Analyst Penetration Tester Malware Analyst Areas of Specialization Digital Forensics \u2013 Students focus on the methods used in digital investigation by implementing technical security mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of critical data. 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