Masters in Information and Communications Security
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Key Information
Campus location
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CZK 50,000 / per semester **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* English 1st round: October 31, Czech 2nd round: September 15
** tuition fee is 4000 EUR per academic year, payable at the beginning of each academic year. It is non-refundable.
Introduction
This master's degree aims to educate computer security experts in both the public and private sectors. Students will be acquainted with the structure and functionality of computer viruses, modern hacker techniques and methods of defense against them. Students will learn not only the issue of security in classical computing systems but also the security of mobile devices.
Key Facts
- Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Type of Study: Follow-up Master
- Language of instruction: English
- Code of the program: N0612A140005
- Title of the program: Information and Communication Security
- The regular period of the study: 2 years
- Cost: 50,000 CZK per semester
- Coordinating department: Department of Computer Science
- Coordinator: prof. Ing. Ivan Zelinka, Ph.D.
- Keywords: security, hacking, malware, defense, cybersecurity
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Compulsory
- Biologically Inspired Algorithms
- Forensic Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Multimedia Communication and Content Security
- Probability and Statistics
- Safety in Electrical Engineering I
Optional
- Basic Winter Sports Course 1. master degree
- Best Practice in Communication Network II
- Computer Systems
- Czech Language for Foreign Degree Students a/I
- Law in ICT
- Modeling and Dimensioning of Networks
- Physical education 1. master degree A
- Programming in Operating Systems
- Routed and Switched Networks
- Company English I
- English Language for Foreigners c/I
- English Conversation for FEI
- German Conversation for FEI
- Russian Conversation for FEI
- Safety in Electrical Engineering II
- Spanish Conversation for FEI
Semester 2
Compulsory
- Computer Attacks and Defence
- Cryptography and Computer Security
- Internet Technologies
- Selected Issues of Communications Security
Optional
- Advanced Computer Networks Technologies
- Assembly Languages
- Basic Summer Sports Course 1.master degree
- Czech Language for Foreign Degree Students a/II
- Deep Learning
- Introduction to Quantum Computing
- Physical education 1. master degree B
- Unconventional Algorithms and Computing
- UNIX Systems Management
- English Conversation for FEI
- German Conversation for FEI
- Russian Conversation for FEI
- Safety in Electrical Engineering II
- ŠK-FEISpanish Conversation for FEI
- Company English II
- APCc/IIEnglish Language for Foreigners c/II
Semester 3
Compulsory
- Computer Viruses and Security of Computer Systems
- Cyber Crime
- Diploma Project
- Mobile Computing
Optional
- Abstract Algebra in Coding Theory
- Advanced Network Technologies I
- Basic Winter Sports Course 2. master degree
- Czech Language for Foreign Degree Students a/III
- Mobile Communication Devices
- Physical education 2. master degree A
- Security in Digital Image Processing
- Company English I
- English Language for Foreigners c/I
- English Conversation for FEI
- German Conversation for FEI
- Russian Conversation for FEI
- Safety in Electrical Engineering II
- Spanish Conversation for FEI
Semester 4
Compulsory
- Data Center Networks and Cloud Computing Security
- Diploma Project II
Optional
- Coding Theory
- Czech Language for Foreign Degree Students a/IV
- Geographic Information Systems
- Physical education 2. master degree B
- Quantum Communication and Information Processing
- Sensors for Safety Applications
- English Conversation for FEI
- German Conversation for FEI
- Russian Conversation for FEI
- Safety in Electrical Engineering II
- Spanish Conversation for FEI
- Company English II
- English Language for Foreigners c/II
Program Outcome
Study aims
The aim of the study is to educate graduates with expert knowledge of information and communication security who will be able to solve demanding assignments related to data security, communication and computer security.
The composition of the subjects in the curriculum covers the key security aspects of ICT and is chosen with respect to the practical skills and applicability of the acquired knowledge in the graduate's engineering practice.
Graduate's knowledge
Graduate of the study program within the st. the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) program is profiled in the field of information and communication security, where it acquires expert knowledge of security of computer systems, communication and cryptography. Within its elective subjects, it develops its expertise especially in the field of computer networks and data processing.
The curriculum is designed with emphasis on ICT security expertise and practical skills to ensure graduate employment in the labor market. The profiling of the graduate is attended by employees of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TU Ostrava, in particular the Department of Informatics, Telecommunications and Applied Mathematics.
Graduate's skills
Applying graduates is wherever you need to address data security, information secrecy, communications security, data processing, and other challenging ICT security tasks. As an example, companies such as TietoEnator, Microsoft, AVG, Avast, Monet, IBM, CodeCreator, banks and financial institutions and many others can be mentioned.
Graduate's general competence
The graduate should be able to further self-study in the field and carry out appropriate training in the field.
Graduate's knowledge
Graduate of the study program within the st. the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) program is profiled in the field of information and communication security, where it acquires expert knowledge of security of computer systems, communication and cryptography. Within its elective subjects, it develops its expertise especially in the field of computer networks and data processing.
The curriculum is designed with emphasis on ICT security expertise and practical skills to ensure graduate employment in the labor market. The profiling of the graduate is attended by employees of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TU Ostrava, in particular the Department of Informatics, Telecommunications and Applied Mathematics.
Graduate's skills
Applying graduates is wherever you need to address data security, information secrecy, communications security, data processing, and other challenging ICT security tasks. As an example, companies such as TietoEnator, Microsoft, AVG, Avast, Monet, IBM, CodeCreator, banks and financial institutions and many others can be mentioned.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate's employment
The curriculum defines the general application of students in the accreditation file. The graduate will have broad practical skills and basic theoretical knowledge in the area of computer security as they are understood, taught and applied at Czech and foreign universities. This will make the position of the graduate on the labor market very easy to read, especially in three areas:
- In companies dedicated to developing secure software to the position of a computer security software developer.
- In companies and offices in the position of security administrator of HW and SW systems and networks.
- In companies engaged in the sale of HW and SW in the position of expertly trained merchant and consultant.
- In the state administration, police and army as an expert on information and communication security
- With the expected growth of technology-oriented companies in the region and the demand for technically-educated specialists, the graduate will have a high chance for a very good job in the field.
Professions
- Network security engineer
- Expert in ICT security
- Incident manager
- Digital forensics engineer
Hard skills
- Penetration testing
- ICT security