Cybersecurity and Computer Systems Auditing

Presentation

The Master in Cybersecurity and Computer Systems Auditing aims to address the growing challenges of computer security felt by companies, government entities and citizens, through advanced training of experts in network security and computer systems that can be integrated into multidisciplinary teams in the field of information and communication technologies. The Masters of this course will have acquired advanced technical knowledge in areas such as the prevention, detection and mitigation of cyber attacks, A Master in Cybersecurity and Auditing of Computer Systems aims to address the growing challenges of computer security felt by companies, government entities and citizens, through the advanced training of specialists in network and computer systems security that can be integrated into multidisciplinary teams in the area of information and communication technologies. The Masters of this course will have acquired advanced technical knowledge in areas such as the prevention, detection and mitigation of cyberattacks, being able to manage complex processes of information security in organizations in different sectors of activity.

This Master’s also aims to promote applied research in the areas of cybersecurity and auditing of computer systems, and foster a strong connection with the business world through projects, internships and seminars.

Eligible course to apply for the José Neves Foundation scholarship. See the Regulation here.

Admission Requirements

Applicants holding a 1st cycle higher education course in the area of computer Informatics Engineering, IT/Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or related areas such as IT, software, information technology, multimedia, computer networks, or telecommunications. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree equivalent to the 1st cycle of higher education, acknowledged as meeting the objectives of the undergraduate course by the Technical-Scientific Council, are also admitted.

Professional Opportunities

Administrator specialised in risk management of computer networks;
Auditor specialised in computer systems and cybersecurity;
Consultant in cybersecurity and auditing of computer systems;
Developer and manager of secure web and mobile systems Consultant in cybersecurity and auditing of computer systems;
IT and Computer Forensics Risk Analyst;
Manager specialised in auditing computer networks and computer systems;
Researcher in cybersecurity and computer systems auditing;