Master Program

Information Security

Information technology permeates all aspects of society and has become critical to industry, government, and individual well-being. Securing these vital services and structures and the availability of trustworthy information whenever and wherever it is required has become both an area of intensive research and also of burgeoning commercial activity. A Master of Science in Information Security will provide you with the knowledge and theoretical background as well as with the requisite skills and attitudes to succeed in this challenging yet eminently rewarding field.

The programme offers a wide range of courses, both technical modules and modules dealing with social, legal and management aspects, as shown in the course map. By the end of the second year of this programme, the students will be proficient, not only in the relevant technology, but also in the social and legal aspects of information technology security. This involves knowledge in topics like confidentiality, integrity and ease of access to information. Through a master’s project, the students will deepen their knowledge in at least one professional field in the practical or theoretical information technology sector, as can be seen in examples of previous work by students. An MSc in information security will enable you to achieve an important role in the society of the future.

Major areas of study

Cryptography and Security Mechanisms
Network security
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Legal and Regulatory Aspects
Security Management
Biometric Authentication
Information Warfare
Wireless communication security

06/19/2007