Master of Cybersecurity
General Objectives
This program prepares specialists in the development, auditing, and management of secure information systems, within a constantly evolving technological and regulatory landscape. It takes a comprehensive approach that blends advanced scientific and technical expertise with a deep understanding of the organizational, legal, and ethical aspects of information systems security.
Specific Objectives
Equip students with the necessary skills and techniques to:
- Apply cryptography, data security, and secure communication techniques to protect information systems against threats and attacks
- Develop secure software applications by implementing secure coding principles and vulnerability analysis methods.
- Conduct audits, testing, and forensic investigations to identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
- Apply cybersecurity and data privacy standards, norms, and regulatory frameworks.
- Use agile methodologies such as DevSecOps to integrate security at all stages of the software development and deployment lifecycle.
PROGRAM
Application Security
- Information Systems Security
- Secure Programming
- Analysis, Intrusion Testing and Software Forensics
- Access Control
- Identity Management
Advanced Application Security and Software Architecture
- 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
- Project Management and Governance of Software Security
- Secure Development and DevSecOps
- Audit, Intrusion Testing and Incident Response
Computer Systems Security
- Operating Systems Administration
- Network Administration
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Network and Systems Security
- Security of Distributed Architectures: Cloud, IoT, Edge
Data Security
- Cryptography and Data Security
- Data Privacy
- IT Law & Data Protection
Soft Skills
- Design Thinking
- English-TOEIC Certification
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- 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:








