Knowledge:

• The candidate can demonstrate advanced knowledge in the field of cyber and information security in general. The candidate is also familiar with the current state-of-the-art in the following fields of information security: digital forensics, malware analysis, risk management, cyber intelligence, intrusion detection, systems security and socio-technical systems analysis.
• The candidate possesses thorough knowledge of the theory, best practices and methods in the field of information security and cyber incident handling.
• The candidate can apply knowledge in new areas relevant to crime investigation and attack prevention.
• The candidate possesses thorough knowledge of research methodology, needed to plan and carry out application and development projects in the field of information security.

Skills:

• The candidate can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations of theories as well as independently analyzing and solving theoretical and practical problems.
• The candidate can use independently relevant methods in fact-finding and development. These methods include literature study, critical thinking, logical reasoning and performing methodologically sound experiments together with interpreting their results.
• The candidate can perform critical analysis of different information sources and apply the results of that analysis in academic and practical reasoning, structuring and formulating theoretical and application-specific problems.
• The candidate can demonstrate in practice acquiring systems thinking and adversarial thinking skills, as related to the ongoing developments in cyberspace
• The candidate can carry out a plan of a specialization project under supervision.
• The candidate can demonstrate ability to work efficiently in teams, collaborate with other specialists in the field of cyber and information security and take initiative in solving complex technical problems.
• The candidate can complete an independent study and development project of moderate size under supervision (example: the master thesis), adhering to the current code of professional conduct and ethics in academic fieldwork.
• In accordance with SDG8 - "Decent work & economic growth", the candidate can maintain a decent job position in the current time and long-term future
• In accordance with SDG9 - "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure", the candidate is capable of building and managing resilient digital infrastructures

General competences:

• The candidate can analyze professional and academic problems.
• The candidate can use knowledge and skills to carry out advanced tasks and projects.
• The candidate is capable of imparting comprehensive independent work in the field of information security. The candidate also masters terminology in the field of information security.
• The candidate can communicate and debate academic issues, analysis and conclusions both with experts in the field of information security and with the general audience.
• The candidate can emerge with greater insight and confidence in the professional role.
• The candidate can demonstrate capabilities to evaluate technological, ethical and societal aspects of his/her own work and assume responsibilities for ensuring positive influence of this work on the sustainable development of society.
• The candidate can contribute to innovation and innovation processes.
• The candidate will apply ideas and actions that help maintain the environment more sustainable, in accordance with the UN sustainability goals