BSc in Cyber Security Engineering
Tallinn, Estonia
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU citizens; 1 June - citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland
Key Summary
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Introduction
Built-it and networked digital logicsurround our everyday life more and more. On the one hand, it makes our life much easier, but on the other hand, it makes it also more vulnerable, because digital solutions aren't sufficiently protected. In the worst case, by hacking into vulnerable systems, it's already realistic to explode the boilers in the houses, cause long-time telephone and power outages, stop, damage, or even crash cars and trains, etc. Additionally, it's already quite usual that someone can steal your money from your account, break into your computer, read your emails, watch-hear your conversations, etc. But all the above-mentioned things can operate in a more secure and reliable way if we implement cybersecurity correctly.
If you wish to explore this incredible world more closely and would like to be the safe keeper of the cyber world, come and study Cyber Security Engineering!
Why this Program?
- The program of Cyber Security Engineering is unique in its focus on cybersecurity – protecting the organization from online attacks in order for it to operate in a sustainable manner
- Cybersecurity has become a major concern over the last few years as hackers have penetrated the IT infrastructures of governments and enterprises with increasing frequency and sophistication
- The growth of mobile and IoT devices will increase exposure to cybersecurity hacks that demand experts to protect networks, hardware, and software from unauthorized access
Admissions
Curriculum
The curriculum of Cyber Security Engineering gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to make IT systems malware-proof, as well as teach you what means to use against cyber-attacks.
The curriculum is broad-based and practically oriented, which means that all theoretical knowledge acquired in the courses is strongly supported by practical study. At least half of the course capacity is made up of labs or practice lessons, in which students can go through all the steps of setting up and securing the network and services of a company. The labs are mostly carried out by specialists in the field and the elective subjects help broaden general knowledge.
After graduating, you will be able to independently design, implement, and maintain IT systems that follow security requirements:
- You will understand the life span of an information system
- You will master the basics of information system administration, including development and testing environments
- You will know how to program, test, and implement an information system from the viewpoint of security and maintainability
- You will know how to perform security testing for an information system based on set standards and the best practice
- You will know how to implement processes guaranteeing the security of information systems and will be capable of taking part in developing and improving them
- Last but not least, you will follow ethical norms in your professional activity.
The curriculum allows daytime learning and the teaching language is English.
Primary Courses
- Networking through Different Courses
In the courses on networking, students will go from the basics of adjusting networks and learning the terminology to ensuring the security of complicated networks. Therefore, a student who passes the course will not only know network topologies but can also plan and adjust them and guarantee their security. Additionally, there is an option to obtain the respective certificate that is valued among Estonian employers as well as the rest of the world.
- Logging and System Monitoring
One of the main activities of a cybersecurity specialist is keeping an eye on the network and computers as well as detecting and blocking any unusual or malicious activity. In Logging and System Monitoring, you will learn what and how to observe in the network traffic to detect a possible cyberattack quickly.
- Governance and Management of Cyber Security
This subject provides the knowledge necessary to develop a cybersecurity program and the skills to analyze cyber risks and manage cyber incidents.
- Programming Courses
The ability to code is elementary in IT, therefore you will learn three programming languages among the following within the field of cybersecurity engineering: Java, C#, Python, Ruby, C, C++
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Program Outcome
Aims and Objectives
The curriculum is designed to provide higher education in the broad domain of cybersecurity, integrating Software Development and IT Systems Administration. Graduates of this curriculum will be able to independently design, operate, and manage secure IT systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the curriculum students will:
- Develop an understanding of the concept of the IT systems life cycle
- Master the life-cycle of systems development as follows:
- Perform programming, testing, and distribution of an info system with a focus on administration and security:
- Under supervision perform IT systems security testing based on standards and best practices;
- Apply the processes ensuring IT systems security and participate in the design and development of these systems;
- Recognise the basics of IT administration, and administer development and testing environments;
- Adhere to the ethical norms of the field.
- Perform programming, testing, and distribution of an info system with a focus on administration and security:
- Under supervision perform IT systems security testing based on standards and best practices;
- Apply the processes ensuring IT systems security and participate in the design and development of these systems;
- Recognise the basics of IT administration, and administer development and testing environments;
- Adhere to the ethical norms of the field.
Graduates of this programme will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc).
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Career Opportunities
Once you have successfully completed your studies, you will have the skills necessary to find errors made during the setup of computer networks and devices, organize the cybersecurity of an institution, implement the best practices, etc. You will be able to work as an IT specialist, for example, and as you gain more experience, become a member of the computer emergency readiness team.
For better and more exciting opportunities in the job market, we suggest you continue your studies at the Master’s level in the field of cybersecurity. That way, you can later work as a Chief Security Officer. The knowledge acquired in the field is universal and you can work in Estonia as well as abroad.