MRes Maritime Cyber Security

University of Plymouth

This is a research-based degree for those interested in cyber-physical security related to marine and maritime technology. This includes policy, penetration testing, forensics, human-in-the-loop research on current and future issues. This programme offers opportunities for both technical and non-technical research approaches.The University of Plymouth has a world leading group of maritime cyber security specialists and facilities which the course will take full advantage of. Students will have access to CROWN – Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks , Cyber-SHIP Lab and the Marine Station.Students will be embedded within a multi-disciplinary research team who regularly engage with key stakeholders within the sector (national/international governments, navies, defence primes, commercial shipping companies, maritime equipment manufacturers etc).Choose from a range of optional modules to best supplement your existing knowledge.Build the skills required to assimilate knowledge from multiple disciplines related to cyber-physical security in the maritime sector and apply them to the research area of your choice (autonomy, decarbonisation, offshore structures, ships, ports).

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics