Engineer in Systems Security
General Objectives
This program prepares professionals in designing, implementing, and managing resilient, dependable, and secure IT systems amid increasing threats in a complex digital landscape. The main objective is to develop in-depth technical skills in network, system, application, and data security, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the organizational, legal, and ethical issues related to cybersecurity.
Specific Objectives
Equip students with the necessary skills and techniques to:
- Design and develop secure applications by integrating secure coding principles and best practices in secure development (DevSecOps).
- Deploy and manage secure IT infrastructures, including operating systems, networks, cloud environments, and distributed architectures (IoT, Edge).
- Implement data protection mechanisms by applying cryptography, access control, and identity management techniques.
- Identify and remediate vulnerabilities through penetration testing, security audits, and forensic analysis.
- Apply cybersecurity standards and best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance of systems and software processes.
- Use monitoring, automation, and artificial intelligence tools to prevent, detect, and respond to security threats in software systems.
PROGRAM
Programming and Software Development
- Algorithms, Data Structure and Complexity
- Programming Workshop
- Operational Research and Optimization
- Object Oriented Development
- Advanced Java
- Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures.
- Web & Mobile Development
Software Engineering, Quality and Testing
- Software Engineering
- Foundations of Software Testing (ISTQB)
- Automation and Non-Functional Testing Tools
- Agile Project Management
Computer Systems and Application Security
- Operating Systems Administration
- Network Administration
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Cryptography and Data Security
- Network and Systems Security
- Security of Distributed Architectures: Cloud, IoT, Edge
Advanced Application Security and Software Architecture
- Information Systems Security
- Secure programming
- Analysis, Intrusion Testing and Software Forensics
- Access Control and Identity Management
- Web and Mobile Application Security
- Security of Distributed Software Architectures
- Artificial Intelligence and Software Cybersecurity
Software Governance, Management and Compliance
- Software Security Standards and Compliance
- Software Security Project Management and Governance
- Secure Development and DevSecOps
- Audit, Intrusion Testing and Incident Response
Soft Skills
- Design Thinking
- English-TOEIC Certification
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- IT Law & Data Protection
- Business Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Management
Co-op Program
Students can also follow this course on a work-study basis, which will allow them to obtain their bachelor's degree and gain professional experience at the same time.
Certifications
Horizon offers the opportunity to its students to be prepared for these certifications:
