Degree
Network Engineering and Computer Security
The Degree in Network Engineering and Computer Security aims to build and deepen knowledge in emerging areas within computer science, including Digital Forensic Analysis, Cybersecurity and Cybercrime or Ethical Hacking.
Duration
3 years (6 semesters) - 180 ECTS
Scheme
Work | After Work
Course coordination
Isabel Alvarez
isabel.alvarez@my.istec.pt
Pedro Brandão
pedro.brandao@my.istec.pt
Objectives
In this sense, the general objectives of the study cycle are to develop and deepen skills in computer and information systems from a perspective of innovation and introduction to targeted research, as well as contributing to the promotion of skills in computer security and data protection as active learning methodologies applied to the development and application of technological projects in the areas of Networks and Computer Security. In this way, as these are areas that are proving to be an engine of development in the most advanced economies, the aim will be to boost the technological development and innovation of companies and organizations through the retraining of their staff and agents and professional retraining.
Professional Opportunities
- Network Analyst
- Network and IT Systems Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Support Analyst
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cybersecurity tool administrator
- Systems security tester
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Cybersecurity auditor
Study plan
- Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry I | 6 ECTS
- Database | 6 ECTS
- Introduction to Programming | 6 ECTS
- Mathematics I | 6 ECTS
- Digital Systems and Computer Architecture | 6 ECTS
- Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry II | 6 ECTS
- Vulnerability Analysis | 6 ECTS
- Introduction to Computer Systems | 6 ECTS
- Programming Applied to Cybersecurity | 6 ECTS
- Mathematics II | 6 ECTS
- Cryptography | 6 ECTS
- Computer Law | 6 ECTS
- Computer Networks I | 6 ECTS
- Distributed Systems | 6 ECTS
- Operating Systems I | 6 ECTS
- AnáliDigital Forensics | 6 ECTS
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management | 6 ECTS
- Computer Networks II | 6 ECTS
- Network Security | 6 ECTS
- Operating Systems II | 6 ECTS
- Cybersecurity | 6 ECTS
- Cybersecurity in IoT | 6 ECTS
- Ethical Hacking | 6 ECTS
- Computer Networks III | 6 ECTS
- Database Management System | 6 ECTS
- Cyberculture | 6 ECTS
- Machine Learning | 6 ECTS
- Network Design and Computer Security | 18 ECTS
Recipients
Exams to be Taken for Admission (General Access Regime):
- Mathematics A (635) or Mathematics B (735);
Students over the age of 23 who have passed the legally required special tests;
Students from special schemes and other legally authorized higher education establishments.