Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty (Part-Time Education)

Faculty

Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science

Domain

Computers and information technology

Language

ENGLISH

Website

https://acs.pub.ro/en/academics/master-of-science-studies/

Contact

Adrian Răzvan DEACONESCU - razvan.deaconescu@upb.ro

Description

The Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty master program is recommended for fresh graduates and professionals. There are no specific requirements with respect to previous skills or knowledge. The master program provides fundamental courses to cover up the relevant technology-related topics.

The master program offers you pathways corresponding to 8 ECSF (European Cybersecurity Skills Framework) profiles in the field of cybersecurity, essential in the digital economy of the future. With its hybrid format it balances your existing professional career with online and in-person activities, providing the foundation to build your future career in cybersecurity. Full details on the master program, curriculum, owners, payment, application form are available on the website: https://www.digital4security.eu/hybrid-course/

Students gain a flexible pathway to deepen their expertise while balancing professional commitments, positioning themselves for leadership roles such as CISO, risk manager, compliance officer, or cybersecurity educator. The program’s design maximizes networking opportunities and real-world collaboration, enhancing both practical skills and professional visibility. The overall benefits and employment and career opportunities of the master program offerings are:

Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats, solutions, and legal frameworks
Practical, hands-on experience via projects and labs in both online and in-person formats
Internationally recognized qualifications enhancing career mobility and advancement
Opportunities to network with industry experts and peers globally
Clear pathways to leadership roles in cybersecurity across diverse sectors.

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate Ethical and Legal Competence in Cybersecurity: Analyze and apply legal frameworks, ethical standards, and data protection regulations to ensure organizational compliance, privacy, and integrity in cybersecurity practices.
Develop and Implement Risk Management Strategies: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of socio-technical and cyber-physical systems, employing industry-best methodologies to design resilient security controls and mitigation plans.
Design and Manage Cybersecurity Operations: Utilize advanced security tools and frameworks to configure, monitor, and respond effectively to cyber threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities across diverse environments, including cloud, OT, and IoT.
Lead Cybersecurity Governance and Assurance Activities: Plan, execute, and report on audits, compliance assessments, and incident response processes that strengthen organizational security posture and foster continuous improvement.
Employ Advanced Technologies and Techniques: Incorporate AI, machine learning, automation, and cyber ranges into cybersecurity strategies, ensuring proactive defense, threat intelligence, and real-world preparedness.
Communicate Multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Knowledge: Develop clear, compelling, and ethically responsible communication strategies for technical teams, management, and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making and organizational resilience.