Information Security
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Computer Science & SecurityYour study programme: Information Security
Technology & Management - a unique combination: The security of overall systems and the information security of companies are in your hands! Through the practice-oriented training in this Master's programme, you will learn competencies in the areas of IT infrastructure, software security, security management, privacy and incident handling.
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FAQ
What is my academic degree after graduating from the master degree programme?
Graduates of this master degree programmes hold the title “Diplom- Ingenieur*innen (Dipl.-Ing.)”.
Which topics are covered within the framework of this programme?
The topics covered in the programme are oriented towards the following focus areas:
- Organisational Security: Explore the depths of security frameworks and processes as well as their applications in order to ensure compliance with legal and operational framework conditions.
- Infrastructure Security: In this focus area, you dedicate yourself to the security of modern and complex infrastructures such as cloud systems.
- Incident Management & Security Analysis: Courses in this field address the central topic of security analysis using advanced forensic techniques or penetration testing as well as the topic of incident response.
How can students become involved in the research activities?
The Institute of IT Security Research comprises the two research groups for Secure Societies and Data Intelligence as well as the Josef Ressel Center for Blockchain Technologies & Security Management. These centres offer excellent possibilities for researching and developing innovative solutions in the field of IT security.
Which career opportunities are open to graduates?
The field of IT security has seen a rapid development these past few years. Today, flexible corporate structures, mobile terminals, outsourcing, and project cultures across company borders give rise to new and complex challenges for overall systems.
Experts in information security enjoy a high employment rate and tend to find employment opportunities in various different industries and types of companies.
Potential careers include:
- IT security analyst
- Security manager
- Data protection officer
- Incident response specialist
- Penetration tester
- IT security consultant
Is this degree programme suitable for working persons?
The courses in the part-time version of the programme are structured in such a way that the can be flexibly integrated into the schedule of working students. They include both on-site courses on fixed dates and virtual courses that account for about 20 percent of the curriculum.