Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
Madrid, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The high demand for cybersecurity expert profiles has continued to grow since 2020. If you add to this need the shortage of qualified professionals, our master's degree may be your opportunity to train in a field with a huge job offer.
With UNIE's Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, you'll strengthen your university education with specific knowledge and skills in the field of computer security in all its aspects: security assessments, systems defense, and cybersecurity law.
Our degree qualifies you to conduct comprehensive analyses and evaluations of security aspects of business and organizational information systems, as well as to design techniques, mechanisms, and/or architectures to enhance and protect them.
Reasons to study the Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
- Comprehensive training: Get the most comprehensive training in the most relevant areas with our partner, ISACA Madrid.
- Practical approach: The program prepares you to face the real challenges of digital business environments.
- Career advancement: You'll be eligible for a wide range of job opportunities, as cybersecurity is a growing field.
- High rigor: Program included in the official list of ENISA's CyberHEAD program.
- Certifications: In collaboration with TÜV Rheinland, we prepare you for the Internal Auditor certification in ISMS, ISO 27001:2022.
- Official degree: Degree approved by the Madrid+dy Knowledge Foundation and registered with the Spanish Ministry of Universities in the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees.
Exclusively for graduates in Computer Engineering, Telematics Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent.
The Master's Degree in Cybersecurity is designed for students with a solid foundation in computer science and networking. The highly practical nature of the program requires basic programming skills and knowledge.
During the first half of the program, you'll learn the essentials of different aspects of cybersecurity (attack, defense, regulatory compliance, etc.) and will also acquire a solid technical and legal foundation.
In the second part, you'll learn more specific disciplines in high demand, such as Forensic Analysis and Secure Development (DevSecOps). This knowledge will also allow you to delve deeper into various aspects of cybersecurity by obtaining various certifications.
Subject
- Software Systems Exploitation and Pentesting
- Protection of Computer Systems
- Cryptography and Privacy
- Security in Communication Networks
- Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Cybersecurity Standards
- Reverse Engineering and Malware
- Forensic Device Analysis
- Secure Software Development
- External Academic Internships
- Final Master's Project
Some subjects in the curriculum may be subject to modifications.
Regarding the offer of optional subjects, a minimum number of students enrolled in each subject will be required for it to be taught.
What will you learn in the Master's Degree in Cybersecurity in Madrid?
With UNIE's Cybersecurity Master's degree, you'll learn about cybersecurity threats and preventative measures, enabling you to identify vulnerabilities in computer systems, protect sensitive systems and data, and apply cryptographic techniques to safeguard the privacy and integrity of information.
You'll also gain skills to secure robust applications and protect information transmitted over networks, learning how to configure firewalls, detect intrusions, comply with regulations, and use tools to assess and mitigate code vulnerabilities. Additionally, you'll explore reverse engineering and device forensics to identify, analyze, and mitigate security incidents, and learn how to analyze malware and take appropriate measures to protect system integrity.
What skills and technical knowledge will I be able to acquire?
You'll acquire skills such as securing networks and systems, developing secure software, performing penetration testing (pentesting or ethical hacking), and analyzing vulnerabilities. You'll also learn how to protect information using cryptography, manage security incidents, use intrusion detection and monitoring tools (IDS/IPS), and analyze threat intelligence.
Additionally, you'll learn security frameworks and standards (ISO 27000 and ENS) and perform digital forensics and malware analysis. These skills will allow you to operate effectively in the field of cybersecurity, providing a solid foundation for protecting and managing an organization's information and systems.
In both the public and private sectors, all sectors are urgently seeking specialized cybersecurity professionals to fill positions such as:
- Ethical hackers and security consulting.
- Computer security consulting.
- Information security auditor.
- Malware Analyst.
- Responsible for compliance with cybersecurity regulations.
- Expert in industrial cybersecurity.
- SOC/SIEM Manager.
- Cybersecurity specialist in government agencies.
- Forensic expert in computer crimes.
- Data protection specialist in public bodies.