Study Plan

Competences

The competence framework states the academic capabilities this programme is designed to build. Each entry keeps its linked learning outcomes visible so the structure can be followed without leaving the page.

Key competences

4 entries

CC1

mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering

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Linked learning outcomes

(no linked learning outcomes)

CC2

digital competence

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Linked learning outcomes

(no linked learning outcomes)

CC3

personal, social and learning to learn competence

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Linked learning outcomes

(no linked learning outcomes)

CC4

entrepreneurship competence

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(no linked learning outcomes)

Professional competences

25 entries

CP1

apply company policies

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Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.

Linked learning outcomes

C3 C4 A5 R3

CP2

apply reverse engineering

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Use techniques to extract information or disassemble an ICT component, software or system in order to analyse, correct and reassemble or reproduce it.

Linked learning outcomes

C1 A1 A2 R1

CP3

communicate with stakeholders

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Facilitate communication between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

Linked learning outcomes

C5 A6 A7 R4

CP4

develop information security strategy

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Create company strategy related to the safety and security of information in order to maximise information integrity, availability and data privacy.

Linked learning outcomes

C6 C7 A8 R5

CP5

engage with stakeholders

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Use a variety of processes that result in mutually negotiated agreements, shared understandings and consensus building. Build partnerships within the work context.

Linked learning outcomes

C8 A9 A10 R6

CP6

ensure proper document management

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Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.

Linked learning outcomes

C9 A11 A12 R7

CP7

establish an ICT security prevention plan

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Define a comprehensive and proactive strategy for managing information and communication technology (ICT) security risks by establishing a set of measures and responsibilities to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. Implement policies to prevent data breaches, detect and respond to unauthorised access to systems and resources, including up-to-date security applications and employee education.

Linked learning outcomes

C10 A13 A14 R8

CP8

establish an Information Security Management System

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Design, apply, monitor and review an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that preserves the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information by applying a risk management process, and gives confidence to interested parties regarding the adequate management of such cybersecurity-related risks.

Linked learning outcomes

C11 A15 A16 R9

CP9

identify ICT system weaknesses

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Analyse the system and network architecture, hardware and software components and data in order to identify weaknesses and vulnerability to intrusions or attacks. Execute diagnostic operations on cyber infrastructure including research, identification, interpretation and categorization of vulnerabilities, associated attacks and malicious code (e.g. malware forensics and malicious network activity). Compare indicators or observables with requirements and review logs to identify evidence of past intrusions.

Linked learning outcomes

C12 A17 A18 R10

CP10

implement ICT network diagnostic tools

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Use software tools or components that monitor ICT network parameters, such as performance and throughput, provide data and statistics, diagnose errors, failures or bottlenecks and support decision making.

Linked learning outcomes

C13 A19 A20 R11

CP11

implement ICT risk management

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Develop and implement procedures for identifying, assessing, treating and mitigating ICT risks, such as hacks or data leaks, according to the company's risk strategy, procedures and policies. Analyse and manage security risks and incidents. Recommend measures to improve digital security strategy.

Linked learning outcomes

C14 A21 A22 R12

CP12

interpret technical texts

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Read and understand technical texts that provide information on how to perform a task, usually explained in steps.

Linked learning outcomes

C15 C16 A23 R13

CP13

maintain ICT identity management

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Administer identification, authentication and authorisation of individuals within a system and control their access to resources by associating user rights and restrictions with the established identity.

Linked learning outcomes

C17 A24 A25 R14

CP14

manage data for legal matters

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Collect, organise and prepare data for analysis and review during investigation, regulatory filings and other legal processes.

Linked learning outcomes

C18 C19 A26 A27

CP15

manage ICT data architecture

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Oversee regulations and use ICT techniques to define the information systems architecture and to control data gathering, storing, consolidation, arrangement and usage in an organisation.

Linked learning outcomes

C2 A3 A4 R2

CP16

manage IT security compliances

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Guide application and fulfilment of relevant industry standards, best practices and legal requirements for information security.

Linked learning outcomes

C20 A28 A29 R15

CP17

manage system security

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Analyse the critical assets of a company and identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities that lead to intrusion or attack. Apply security detection techniques. Understand cyber attack techniques and implement effective countermeasures.

Linked learning outcomes

C21 A30 A31 R16

CP18

perform forensic preservations of digital devices

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Preserve integrity of ICT devices, such as laptops, desktops and other digital media, by storing them physically and using software such as PTK Forensics and EnCase to retrieve, store and trace digital information in a legal manner so that they can be used as evidence at an appropriate time.

Linked learning outcomes

C22 C23 A32 A33

CP19

present evidence

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Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.

Linked learning outcomes

C24 A34 A35 R17

CP20

use scripting programming

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Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer operations. Use programming languages which support this method such as Unix Shell scripts, JavaScript, Python and Ruby.

Linked learning outcomes

A36 A37 A38 A39

CP21

use technology for forensics

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Operate specialised tools used for forensic investigations.

Linked learning outcomes

A40 A41 A42 R18

CP22

gather data for forensic purposes

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Collect protected, fragmented or corrupted data and other online communication. Document and present findings from this process.

Linked learning outcomes

C25 A43 A44 R19

CP23

identify ICT security risks

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Apply methods and techniques to identify potential security threats, security breaches and risk factors using ICT tools for surveying ICT systems, analysing risks, vulnerabilities and threats and evaluating contingency plans.

Linked learning outcomes

C26 C27 A45 R20

CP24

maintain database security

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Master a wide variety of information security controls in order to pursue maximal database protection.

Linked learning outcomes

A46 A47 A48 A49

CP25

perform ICT security testing

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Execute types of security testing, such as network penetration testing, wireless testing, code reviews, wireless and/or firewall assessments in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols to identify and analyse potential vulnerabilities.

Linked learning outcomes

C28 C29 A50 A51

Transversal personal competences

4 entries

CT1

attend to ICT systems quality

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Ensure correct operations which comply fully with specific needs and outcomes in terms of the development, integration, security and overall management of ICT systems.

Linked learning outcomes

C30 C31 A52 R21

CT2

perform ICT troubleshooting

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Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.

Linked learning outcomes

A53 A54 A55 A56

CT3

solve ICT system problems

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Identify potential component malfunctions. Monitor, document and communicate about incidents. Deploy appropriate resources with minimal outage and deploy appropriate diagnostic tools.

Linked learning outcomes

C32 A57 A58 R22

CT4

use software for data preservation

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Utilise specialised applications and software to collect and preserve digital information.

Linked learning outcomes

C33 A59 A60 R23

Transversal interpersonal competences

5 entries

CT5

advice on security risk management

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Provide advice on security risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of the different kinds of security risks a specific organisation faces.

Linked learning outcomes

C34 C35 A61 A62

CT6

educate on data confidentiality

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Share information with and instruct users in the risks involved with data, especially risks to the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data. Educate them on how to ensure data protection.

Linked learning outcomes

C36 A63 A64 R24

CT7

ensure adherence to organisational ICT standards

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Guarantee that the state of events is in accordance with the ICT rules and procedures described by an organisation for their products, services and solutions.

Linked learning outcomes

C37 A65 A66 R25

CT8

provide ICT consulting advice

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Advise on appropriate solutions in the field of ICT by selecting alternatives and optimising decisions while taking into account potential risks, benefits and overall impact to professional customers.

Linked learning outcomes

C38 A67 A68 R26

CT9

secure sensitive customer's information

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Select and apply security measures and regulations related to sensitive customer information with the aim of protecting their privacy.

Linked learning outcomes

C39 C40 A69 A70

Transversal global citizenship competences

1 entries

CT10

manage intellectual property rights

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Deal with the private legal rights that protect the products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.

Linked learning outcomes

C41 A71 A72 R27

Curriculum

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Semester 1

Credits: 30 | Total hours/week: 16

Mandatory subjects

Cryptography and Information Security

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DF

A28 A33 A48 A61 A62 A69 R5 R9 R10 R12 R14 R24

Law Of Communications and New Technologies

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 1 Lab 0 Practical 0 Kind DS

C5 A6 A7 A26 A32 A35 A60 A63 A69 R15 R17 R19 R23 R24

Research Ethics

2 credits

Lecture 1 Seminar 0 Lab 0 Practical 0 Kind DC

C2 A64 R2

Introduction To Cybersecurity. Prevention, Detection and Mitigation Techniques

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DF

C1 A1 A2 A45 A70 R3 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 R18

Elective subjects

5 credits

Financial-banking Security

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C6 C7 C11

Introduction To Quantum Computing

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C1 A1

5 credits

Distributed Systems

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

A19 A20 R11

Computer Vision

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C30 A51

Optional subjects

Databases

5 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 0 Kind DF

(no linked learning outcomes)

Programming I

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 0 Kind DF

(no linked learning outcomes)

Programare III

5 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 0 Kind DS

(no linked learning outcomes)

Volunteering I (60h)

2 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 0 Practical 4 Kind DC

(no linked learning outcomes)

Semester 2

Credits: 30 | Total hours/week: 24

Mandatory subjects

Digital Forensics and Data Analysis Techniques In Cybercrime

5 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DF

C9 C22 C23 C24 C25 C33 A27 A32 A33 A34 A40 A41 A42 A43 A44 A49 A50

Big Data Technologies

5 credits

Lecture 1 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 0 Kind DS

C13

Practice Stage (112h)

5 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 8 Kind DS

A68 R4 R26

Elective subjects

5 credits

Cloud Security

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C6 C10 C11 C34 A8 A13 A14 A15 A16 A21 A22 A24 A25 A28 A46 A47 A48

Applications, Approaches and Challenges In Cybersecurity In The Modern Digital Era

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DF

C8 C15 C16 C21 C38 A9 A10 A17 A22 A30 A31 A40 A45 A47 A51 A53 A56

5 credits

Data Mining

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C2 A4

Devsecops

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

A23 A36 A37 A38 A39 A51 A67 A71 A72 R3 R6 R8 R10 R12 R20 R25 R27

5 credits

Quality and Reliability Of Software Systems

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C30 C31 A19 A20 A53 A54 A55 A58 A65 R7 R13 R20 R21 R22

Integrated Security Systems - Physical and Cyber Protection

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

A18 A60 R5 R8

Multi-agent Systems

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

Optional subjects

Programming II

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 3 Practical 0 Kind DS

(no linked learning outcomes)

Algorithms and Data Structures II

5 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 0 Kind DS

(no linked learning outcomes)

Volunteering II (60h)

2 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 0 Practical 4 Kind DC

(no linked learning outcomes)

Semester 3

Credits: 30 | Total hours/week: 15

Mandatory subjects

Common Attack Vectors and Exploits In Cybersecurity

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C12 C14 C26 A17 A18 A30 A31 R16

Computer Virology

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DF

C1 A1 A2

Standards and Protocols In Cybersecurity

6 credits

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DF

C20 C29 C35 C37 A19 A28 A29 A50 A52 A65 A66 R3 R5 R7 R9 R10 R12 R13 R14

Elective subjects

6 credits

Penetration Testing

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C27 C28 A18 A30 A31 A50 A51 R1 R16

Security and Sharing Of Public and Private Data

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C7 C17 C19 C36 C39 C40 A24 A25 A46 A47 A48 A49 A56 A63 A64 A69 A70 R14 R24

Cybercrime

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

A26 A27 A34 A35 A44 A57 A59 A70 R15 R17 R18 R19 R23

6 credits

Machine Learning

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C1 A36

Distributed Methods and Technologies Based On Xml

Lecture 2 Seminar 0 Lab 1 Practical 0 Kind DS

C9 A3 A4

Optional subjects

Volunteering III (60h)

2 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 0 Practical 4 Kind DS

(no linked learning outcomes)

Internship

2 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 1 Lab 0 Practical 0 Kind DS

(no linked learning outcomes)

Semester 4

Credits: 30 | Total hours/week: 21

Mandatory subjects

Professional Practice

8 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 12 Kind DS

C2 C3 C4 C18 C32 A5 A11 A12 A21 A22 A23 A29 A36 A37 A38 A39 A53 A54 A55 A57 A58 A67 R2

Msc Thesis Preparation

15 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 5 Practical 0 Kind DS

A67 A68 A72 R26

Scientific Seminar

7 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 2 Practical 0 Kind DS

A68 R4

Elective subjects

(no elective groups)

Optional subjects

Volunteering IV (60h)

2 credits

Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 0 Practical 4 Kind DS

(no linked learning outcomes)

CS (2026 - 2028)

Competences

Key competences

Professional competences

Transversal personal competences

Transversal interpersonal competences

Transversal global citizenship competences

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Skills

Responsibility

Curriculum

Semester 1

Mandatory subjects

Elective subjects

Optional subjects

Semester 2

Mandatory subjects

Elective subjects

Optional subjects

Semester 3

Mandatory subjects

Elective subjects

Optional subjects

Semester 4

Mandatory subjects

Elective subjects

Optional subjects