Information Systems Security (MEng)

The meng in information systems security trains students to design, implement and manage the security of real-life information systems. Through applied research and academic coursework, you will examine the theories and practices currently used in the security of information systems. 

You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research centres in a faculty whose areas of study include cyber forensics, database security and cryptography, among many other categories. Some examples of current research projects include quantitative models of network vulnerabilities, analysis and design of stream ciphers and security evaluations of open-source softwares.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.

Proficiency in English. 

• Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Program options & degree requirements

The requirements described here are in addition to the general degree requirements for the Master’s programs in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.

• Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
• Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.

Information Systems Security MEng (45 credits)
12 Credits of Core Courses:

• INSE 6110 Foundations of Cryptography (4.00)‌ 
• INSE 6120 Crypto-Protocol and Network Security (4.00)‌
• INSE 6130 Operating Systems Security (4.00)‌ 

16 Credits minimum chosen from courses offered by CIISE from topic areas:  

• E02 - Developments In Engineering
• E69 - Information Systems Security‌
• E70 - Information Systems Engineering‌

Remaining credits chosen from other courses offered by the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. Students shall only take one of the following courses: 

• INSE 6961 Graduate Seminar in Information and Systems Engineering (1.00)‌
• ENGR 6991 Project and Report III (5.00)‌

Sample classes

• Foundations of Cryptography
• Crypto-Protocol and Network Security
• Operating Systems Security
• Malware Defenses and Application Security
• Security Evaluation Methodologies