Descriere:
The training of cybersecurity experts provides the necessary framework for the correct implementation of security tools at all levels within organizations. E-governance imposes cybersecurity standards along with the emergence of new vulnerabilities, risks and threats to the security of organizations. The need for cybersecurity experts is self-evident in a society where electronic information is all-encompassing.
Relevance for the Labor Market
Graduates of the master's program will work in prestigious national and international companies, in government institutions in Romania and the European Union, with activities and stakes in the field of cybersecurity. Graduates can choose a career in research, through doctoral studies in research groups at UPB, with excellent results in recent years (scientific articles, projects, collaborations, competitions), or other prestigious universities throughout the globe.
Prerequisites
The Advanced Cybersecurity Program (Sisteme Avansate de Securitate) is recommended for graduates of the fundamental field of Engineering Sciences, the field of undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Information Technology and specialists in the field of Computer Science.
Acquired Skills and Abilities
Specific definition of the concepts that characterize cybersecurity. Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities, risks and threats at the organization level. Securing systems at all levels: hardware, software, infrastructure, policies. Design and development of software and hardware components with security in mind. Security specifics for general purpose systems, mobile devices, cloud systems, IoT devices. Design of security and cyber protection procedures. Development of cybersecurity policies within organizations. Elaboration and implementation of the cybersecurity incident response plan.
Courses
Sem 1:
- Applied Cryptography;
- Security Protocols;
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies;
- Security of Information Systems;
- Practical and Scientific Research
Sem 2: Security in Cloud and Grid Computing;
- Cyber Defense and Cyber Intelligence. Cybersecurity Techniques;
- Security of Mobile Devices; Optional Course 1;
- Practical and Scientific Research
Sem 3:
- Cryptographic Devices Design using FPGA;
- Cybersecurity Incidents Management;
- Information Security Management;
- Optional Course 2;
- Practical and Scientific Research
Sem 4:
- Practical and Scientific Research and Development of Dissertation Thesis;
- Ethics
Keywords
cryptography, reverse engineering, exploitation, auditing, software verification, cyberintelligence, malware, security policies, security standards, security strategies, online banking, privacy, PKI, forensics, monitoring, Android, iOS, virtualization, unit testing, SMSI
Research Projects (examples)
- Investigating iOS Privacy Leaks;
- Implementation and Analysis of Masking Schemes on SoC Device;
- Augmenting Unikernel Security;
- Anomaly-based Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT networks;
- D Contract Programming;
- Securing the AirDocs System;
- Security Assessment of Smart Home Interconnected Applications;
- Improvements for bhyve on arm64;
- Lightweight Virtualization with Unikernels;
- Improved Onion Routing
Other Information
Language: English