Master in Cyber Security - Máster en Ciberseguridad

The MSc programme is designed for those who want to extend their technical and programming skills to handling enterprise security challenges. Our comprehensive courses will provide a solid foundation in key technology including computer and network security, cryptography, enterprise security architecture analysis, etc. The graduates will learn to stay current on rapidly changing technology, adapt and control to new threats and start a successful career in enterprise security.

YEAR 1

During the first year students quickly recap basics of computer science and then focus on fundamentals of cybersecurity including computer architecture, operating systems security, secure programming, networks, and cryptography.

Topics
Computer Architecture
Secure Programming
Algorithms and Data Structures
Practical Unix
Windows Administration
Operating Systems
Computer Networking
Human Aspects of Cybersecurity: Law, Ethics and Privacy
Cryptography
Software Engineering & Design
Scripting Languages
Java Programming
Identity and Access Management
Technical Writing and Presenting
Introduction to Interaction Design
Leadership and Group Dynamics
Secure Data management
Captstone Project
Seminars & Workshops

YEAR 2

The second year exposes students to different dimensions of cybersecurity field. Subjects range from Mobile and Cloud Security to Digital Forensics and Quantum Communication and Cryptography. Additionally students participate in communication and leadership modules preparing them for the career as a successful member of a professional team. At the end of the programme, graduates will be ready to take on responsibilities to safeguard an organization’s information and technology assets.

Topics
Technical Project Management
Application Security
Mobile Security
Network Security
Enterprise Security Architecture and Design
Software Testing
Reverse Software Engineering
Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Incident Handling
Ethical Hacking and Response
Cyber Warfare
Security Tools for Information Security
Digital Forensics
Quantum Communication and Cryptography
Parallel and Distributed Computing
Cloud Computing
Advanced computer networks
Distributed Databases
Global Cyber Capabilities and Trends
Enterprise Security Threats
Enterprise Security Case Studies
Economics of Security
Cyber Risk Management

Junior Security Engineer
Security Engineer
Security Director
Security Architect
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)