Master Cyber Security

Cyber Security is a cornerstone for the continued expansion and acceptance of the infor­mation society while, at the same time, being a fundamental research discipline within computer science. Given the news coverage of cyber security issues in recent years, the importance of the topic is self-explaining. Beyond enhancing existing systems, security technologies further enable new applications and have transformative effects on the society by redefining and challenging trust relationships and assumptions.

Research in cyber security strives to find solutions to pressing security problems in computer systems, networks and their applications.

This Master’s degree programme, offered in collaboration with EPF Lausanne, offers a broad set of courses ranging from cryptography and formal methods to systems, network, and wireless security. It aims to provide both foundational and applied knowledge in this quickly expanding domain by leveraging expertise from the faculty in both institutions.

To complement the programme, students choose a focus area in computer science as a minor, such as computer systems, information systems, machine learning, software engineering, theoretical computer science, or visual computing.

Graduates of this programme will face excellent job perspectives. There is a high demand for cyber security experts in all areas of business and administration, as well as in research.

Language of instruction

English

Credits | duration

120 ECTS | 2 years

Academic title

Master of Science ETH Zürich – EPF Lausanne in Computer Science Major in Cyber Security

Qualifying disciplines

Bachelor in Computer Science

Requirement profile

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Detailed information

Master’s degree programme in Cyber Security