Master in CyberSecurity (University of Murcia)

The Master in Cybersecurity is a one-year (60 ECTS) program by the University of Murcia specialised in both technical and management .

Designed to support both academic and professional ambitions, the programme prepares students to pursue a doctoral thesis or launch a career in the cybersecurity field. 

Career opportunities include:  

• Cybersecurity Architect
• Cyber Incident Responder
• Penetration Tester

Combining theoretical foundations with hands-on labs, realistic scenarios, Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, and cutting-edge subjects, the programme employs an innovative teaching methodology. Students also benefit from additional courses leading to professional certifications, and participation in seminars and conferences led by industry experts.

The degree is delivered through synchronous online classes from Monday to Thursday in the afternoon, offering flexibility for students and professionals. 

Learning objectives

• To provide a broad view of the methods and techniques related to cyber-attacks and cyber-defence
• To enable students to design, deploy and maintain cybersecurity systems
• To become familiar with the regulations and legislation applicable in the field of cybersecurity
• To know the concepts and technologies used in the implementation of cybersecurity in an organisation, considering the definition of strategies, policies and standards for corporate security
• The ability to supervise the management of cybersecurity, coordinating the actions of various units or entities that provide security services
• To acquire the knowledge and skills required in order to supervise the physical security and protection measures of ICT infrastructures
• The ability to identify possible security risks, calculate their value and agree on mitigation actions
• To learn to analyse the impact caused by a given cyber incident and design possible incident response plans
• The ability to interpret forensic reports, reflect on lessons learned, define action plans and follow up on their implementation
• To be aware of, know and adequately interpret the legal and compliance regulations that are enacted or modified as regards cybersecurity, and also to provide advice regarding their application to the organisation

Competences

Core competences

• To possess and understand knowledge that will provide a basis or opportunity for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
• Students will be able to apply their acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
• Students must be able to integrate knowledge and confront the complexity of making judgements based on incomplete or limited information, including reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
• Students should be able to communicate their conclusions, the knowledge eventually attained and the reasons underpinning those conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.
• Students should attain the learning skills that will enable them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.

Generic competences

• Students will be able to analyse methods and techniques related to cyber-attacks and cyber-defence.
• Students will be able to design, deploy and maintain cyber security systems.
• Students will be able to identify the regulations and legislation applicable in the field of cybersecurity.
• Students will be able to prepare clear, concise and reasoned documentation on aspects related to the field of cybersecurity.
• Students should know the concepts and technologies used in the implementation of cybersecurity in an organisation, considering the definition of strategies, policies and standards for corporate security.

Specific competences

• Students will be able to manage the processes associated with vulnerabilities, threats and risks within an organisation.
• Students must be able to plan, design and implement intelligent products, processes, services and infrastructures in the field of cybersecurity.
• They should be able to design, monitor and evaluate security architectures and services for systems, critical infrastructures and communications networks.
• They should be able to apply data and software security techniques.
• They must identify and know the new trends, good practices, standards, regulations and human aspects related to cybersecurity.

Admission information, deadlines and fees can be found at University of Murcia website.