M.ENG - CYBERSECURITY

Description

Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from information disclosure, theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
The field is becoming increasingly significant due to the increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of “smart” devices, including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the “Internet of things”. Owing to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.

Outcomes:

Cybersecurity engineers, sometimes called information security engineers, identify threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software, then apply their skills to developing and implementing high-tech solutions to defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats and all types of cybercrime. Cybersecurity Engineer Job Responsibilities
Developing/engineering secure, trusted systems. Performing assessments and penetration testing. Managing security technology and audit/intrusion systems. Developing and fielding secure network solutions to protect against advanced persistent threats.

If these all sound like tasks you are capable of, your interest in launching or advancing a career as a cybersecurity engineer is well worth exploring. The following list of job responsibilities comes from a cybersecurity engineer’s job description published by the employment website betterteam.com

Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organizations data, systems and networks
Troubleshooting security and network problems
Responding to all system and/or network security breaches
Ensuring that the organization’s data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls
Participating in the change management process
Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities
Daily administrative tasks, reporting and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.

Jobs opportunities:
    • Network Security Engineer
    • IT security engineer
    • Information Security Engineer
    • Information Assurance Engineer
    • Information Systems Security Engineer

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

    • A hand written application addressed to the Director;
    • A certified true copy of Birth certificate;
    • A certified true copy of Advanced Level Certificate / Result Slip or school Attendance Attestation for candidates awaiting GCE Avanced level results;
    • 02 passport size photographs;
    • An A4 envelope with postal stamp carrying the candidate’s address;
    • An application form available at the institution or on the website(www.myiuc.com);
    • A medical fee of 5000 Fcfa to be paid after admission and during registration;
    • Application fee : 30 000 Frs.

 

M.ENG – CYBERSECURITY

Additional information

CYCLE

M.ENG – MASTER OF ENGINEERING

NIVEAU

BAC+6

REGIME

JOUR

LANGUE DE FORMATION

ANGLAIS

ECOLE

SEAS

DEPARTEMENT

ENGINEERING

FILIERE

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

TUTELLE

UNIVERSITY OF BUEA

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