Cybersecurity Engineering

The course aims to provide the necessary competencies for a cyber security specialist who is responsible for strengthening information systems as well as preventing cyber-attacks and security incidents, carrying out risk analysis and offering security measures to mitigate threats in their workplace or for an external client.

Organizer
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (Valmiera, Latvia)

Duration
2 years

Thematic Scope
 Strengthening of information systems: Web application Penetration Testing; Reverse Engineering; Mobile and Cloud Computing Security; Digital Forensics; Intrusion Detection and Prevention; Security Incident Management; Information System Security Engineering; Applied Cryptography; Fundamentals of Computing for Security Professionals; IT security, administration and protection.
 Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Project Management Methods and Tools; Innovation and Creative Problem Solving; Strategic IT Management; Cyber Security Requirements Engineering.
 Collaboration in the digital age: Introduction to Propaganda and Persuasive Communication; Information Collection Techniques; Internet psychology.
 Legal and ethical aspects: Obligations, Responsibilities and Rights in the Internet; Protection and investigation of personal data.
 Cyber security management: Cyber security Policy; Information System Audit and Security; Information Security Risk Management; Security Culture.

Costs
EU, EEA, Swiss Confederation – 4200 EUR per academic year

No of ECTS credits
120 ECTS

Job opportunities
Graduates can work in various public and private sector organisations as integrated security testers and cybersecurity specialists, who can collaborate effectively, think critically and make data-based decisions.

More information:
https://va.lv/en/study-here/masters-degree/cybersecurity-engineering/about-programme