Information Security: Computer Systems Information Security
- Russia
- St. Petersburg
About Program
The master’s program in information security focuses on training top-quality professionals in the area of information security. The program offers seven specializations, with Computer Systems Information Security being taught entirely in English.
The program covers a set of problems related to ensuring the information security of computer systems, cyber-physical systems, etc., and is meant to advance students’ knowledge in computer science and a range of cybersecurity technologies. The program trains professionals to take on cyber- and information security leadership roles in IT companies, government agencies, and scientific organizations.
The curriculum includes the following subjects: computer security management and risk management, cybersecurity threat assessment and vulnerabilities identification (web, networks, operating systems), cloud computing and IoT security, cryptography, and research. It produces highly-skilled and sought-after professionals.
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Program Highlights
- The program aims to develop learning outcomes related to real-world tasks and to provide skills for the analysis, design, and development of secure and safe computer systems and cybersecurity systems.
- The master’s degree includes a set of core courses that provide the necessary skills in cybersecurity: information security laws and regulations, risk management, operating systems, web software development (and web-security), database security
- Graduates of the program are ready to start a wide range of IT careers, such as information security auditors and defense analysts, managers at IT companies, or the government sector.
- Partners: InfoWatch, SPIIRAS, Aalto University, Sberbank
