What will you learn? - Information Security - Master's Programme
What will you learn?
Comprehensive Cyber Defense. Tailored by You.
The Master of Information Security (MIS) is more than just a technical degree. You develop into a future security leader through a comprehensive and practice-oriented learning experience.
By integrating advanced computer science, mathematics and management, you gain a 360-degree perspective on the digital threat landscape and learn to bridge the gap between technology and strategic leadership.
The programme gives you the flexibility to shape your own expertise. You begin with a broad academic foundation spanning cryptography and technical security mechanisms to the human and organisational aspects of security. Once you have gained a comprehensive understanding of the field, you choose your direction and specialise in the areas that interest you most.
Your Learning Journey
A Strong Security Core: You build a solid foundation in information security technology, digital forensics, security management and data science. At the same time, you develop the ability to connect technical solutions with strategic decision-making.
Flexible Specialisation: Instead of fixed study tracks, you choose your own direction. Through six research profiles, you shape your degree so that your expertise aligns with the demands of tomorrow’s job market.
Research-Based Specialisation: You develop research competence at an international level and complete the programme with a Master’s thesis that contributes new knowledge to the global field of information security.
Choose Your Direction – Connected to Research
The curriculum has been updated in line with active research at NTNU. You can tailor your degree by specialising in one of six research profiles:
Digital Forensics (DF)
Digital Forensics (DF)
Help bring cybercriminals to justice
This profile focuses on the investigation of digital evidence using advanced forensic tools and methods. You will develop the skills to collect, analyse and present digital evidence for use in legal proceedings.
Who is this for?
Students who want to combine technology and law and work at the intersection of cybersecurity and criminal investigation.
Key courses include:
Cybercrime Investigation and Computational Forensics.
Information Security Management (ISM)
Information Security Management (ISM)
Lead security efforts within organisations
This profile focuses on managing information security at a strategic level. You will develop expertise in risk management, policy development and the implementation of effective security controls. You will also learn how to evaluate security performance and ensure regulatory and organisational compliance.
Who is this for?
Students who aspire to leadership roles in security management, consultancy or strategic decision-making.
Key courses include:
Security Performance Measurement andRisk Management in Information Security.
Data Privacy and Security (DPS)
Data Privacy and Security (DPS)
Protect the fundamental right to privacy
This profile focuses on privacy regulation, data protection mechanisms and privacy-enhancing technologies. You will gain insight into how legal frameworks, technical safeguards and ethical considerations interact to protect personal data in a digital society.
Who is this for?
Students interested in the ethical, legal and technical dimensions of data use and digital privacy.
Key courses include:
Cryptology and Introduction to Data Privacy.
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
Secure society’s most critical systems
This profile focuses on protecting essential infrastructure such as power grids, transport systems and communication networks. You will develop expertise in threat modelling and risk assessment for complex and high-impact systems.
Who is this for?
Students interested in national security, emergency preparedness and strengthening societal resilience.
Key courses include:
Network Security and Critical Infrastructure Security.
eHealth and System Security (ESS)
eHealth and System Security (ESS)
Secure the future of healthcare services
This profile addresses the unique security challenges of digital healthcare systems. You will gain expertise in protecting patient data, securing medical technologies and strengthening trust in digital health services.
Who is this for?
Those who want to work at the intersection of health and technology.
Key courses include:
Introduction to Data Privacy and System Security.
Communication and IT Security (CITS)
Communication and IT Security (CITS)
Work on the front line of cybersecurity
This profile focuses on securing communication systems and IT infrastructure through cryptography, network security and secure software development. You will develop strong technical expertise in protecting complex and interconnected systems.
Who is this for?
Students who want deep technical competence and hands-on skills in building and defending secure digital systems.
Key courses include:
Cryptology and Network Security.