Description
With digitalisation, cyber-attacks on software and system structures in companies are on the rise. To ensure the confidentiality of important data, just about every company, organisation, and government agency alike requires competent cyber security professionals. There is now a huge and unmet demand for security experts with a keen eye to identify and defend against cyber-attacks. With the IU Master in Cyber Security, a programme taught fully online, you will acquire all the skills you need to protect data and ensure top security measures for systems used by companies worldwide. You'll become a specialist in securing infra structures against attacks, risks or malware using statistical and digital forensic methods. This degree is offered as a consecutive 120-ECTS programme or a shorter non-consecutive version worth 60 ECT'S credits
What you'll learn
A cyber security expert masters the basics of modern operating systems and is also familiar with distributed applications in the cloud as well as methods of software forensics and data analysis. In our practice-oriented distance learning programme for cyber security, you will be trained to detect cyberthreats and demonstrate leadership potential.
Curriculum
- Advanced Mathematics - 5 ECTS
- Cyber Security and Data Protection - 5 ECTS
- Corporate Governance of IT, Compliance, and Law - 5 ECTS
- Advanced Research Methods - 5 ECTS
- Seminar: Advanced Cyber Security - 5 ECTS
- Cryptology - 5 ECTS
