[{"title":{"valueFi":"Kuvaus","valueEn":"Description","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueEn":"In the Cyber Security major subject, students gain knowledge, expertise and hands-on experience in the field of security and technology of networked systems. The research focuses on cyber security technologies developed for networked systems and applications of the communication-intensive future. The technological topics covered in the major subject include system and network security, security of Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems and applications, ethical hacking (penetration testing) and designing secure systems. Students will explore both technological and theoretical scientific advances in the field and apply them to practice. The graduates will have strong technological, theoretical and practical understanding in cyber security. With their new knowledge and skills, the graduates can proceed to building a successful career in securing the information and communication technology industry.\r\n\r\nThe education is based on newest advances in cyber security research and includes also hands-on modules on state-of-the art vendor systems from our industrial partners. Students obtain profound and substantial education and expertise in the field of secure networked systems. Cyber security is approached in a multi-disciplinary fashion with compulsory studies also in cryptography and information security management.\r\n\r\n\r\n**Career options** \r\n\r\nThe employment percentage of those holding an M.Sc.(Tech.) degree is very high in Finland. The information-intensive industry has become one of the most important business sectors in Finland, and in the information society, information has become one of the most relevant products. In Europe and globally, ICT has a critical role in improving the profitability of the industry and in responding to the needs of society. Securing the business sector and the products is vital in the modern era. \r\n\r\nA Master's degree from the Cyber Security track covers different topical areas of cyber security technology with focus on cyber security in networked systems. In addition to technological expertise, all graduates have studied mathematical cryptography and information security management as compulsory major subject studies, giving the graduates a true multi-disciplinary set of skills and knowledge in the field. Graduates benefit from the programme’s co-operation with companies in the region especially in terms of the optional Capstone projects and internships. Based on the choices made in the personal study plan and the resulting expertise profile of each student, successful career paths in the ICT sector as cyber security professionals, specialists and leaders are achievable in the Turku area as well as other regions in Finland and globally. \r\n\r\nThe 2022 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates that there is currently a global gap of 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals while in Europe the current workforce gap is more than 300.000 cybersecurity professionals with a growing trend. According to the 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge, cybersecurity is the field in which companies have most difficulties in finding qualified talent to join their workforce. Cybersecurity skills are in high demand: according to the report, for the sixth straight year, IT professionals in the field of cybersecurity were the most sought after experts. In addition to pursuing careers in the ICT industry as cyber security specialists and leaders, graduates of the Programme are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. studies. \r\n\r\nBased on the choices made in the personal study plan and the resulting expertise profile of each student, successful career paths in the ICT sector as information security experts and leaders are achievable in the Turku area as well as other regions in Finland and globally. \r\n\r\nThe graduate’s unique expertise profile may lead to a career title of, for example, one of the following:\r\n* Cyber Security Analyst\r\n* Penetration and Vulnerability Tester\r\n* Cyber Security Consultant\r\n* Cyber Security Manager\r\n* Network Security Specialist\r\n* Information Security Specialist\r\n* Cyber Security Entrepreneur\r\n* System / Network Administrator\r\n* Cryptography Engineer \r\n* Network Engineer\r\n* Business Information Security Officer\r\n* Chief Information Officer\r\n* Chief Information Security Officer\r\n* Head of Information Security\r\n* Head of Corporate IT\r\n\r\n**International collaboration**\r\n\r\nThe Cyber Security major subject joined the EIT Digital Master School in Cyber Security in fall 2018. The EIT Digital Master School is a two-year Master's programme jointly run by 20 European top universities, renowned researchers and leading businesses. The programme leads to a double degree and an EIT labeled Certificate. The Cyber Security major acts as both an entry site and an exit site for the EIT Master School. The students start their cyber security studies in one of the universities offering the entry year studies, and move to another university in another country for the exit (specialization) year. In the field of cyber security, the cyber security major subject at UTU is the only degree programme in Finland to participate in the EIT Digital Master School. The exit year specialization at the University of Turku is Security of Networked Systems. For more information, please see https://masterschool.eitdigital.eu/cyber-security \r\n\r\nThe Cyber Security track is also a member of the intra-European SPECTRO consortium in Cyber Security and Robotics. The consortium addresses the growing need and workforce gap of professionals in these fields by, among others, developing specialized Master’s programmes and self-standing modules. The University of Turku is the only cyber security university partner from Finland to participate in the consortium. For more information, please see https://www.eitdigital.eu/spectro/","valueFi":"In the Cyber Security major subject, students gain knowledge, expertise and hands-on experience in the field of security and technology of networked systems. The research focuses on cyber security technologies developed for networked systems and applications of the communication-intensive future. The technological topics covered in the major subject include system and network security, security of Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems and applications, ethical hacking (penetration testing) and designing secure systems. Students will explore both technological and theoretical scientific advances in the field and apply them to practice. The graduates will have strong technological, theoretical and practical understanding in cyber security. With their new knowledge and skills, the graduates can proceed to building a successful career in securing the information and communication technology industry.\r\n\r\nThe education is based on newest advances in cyber security research and includes also hands-on modules on state-of-the art vendor systems from our industrial partners. Students obtain profound and substantial education and expertise in the field of secure networked systems. Cyber security is approached in a multi-disciplinary fashion with compulsory studies also in cryptography and information security management.\r\n\r\n**Career options** \r\n\r\nThe employment percentage of those holding an M.Sc.(Tech.) degree is very high in Finland. The information-intensive industry has become one of the most important business sectors in Finland, and in the information society, information has become one of the most relevant products. In Europe and globally, ICT has a critical role in improving the profitability of the industry and in responding to the needs of society. Securing the business sector and the products is vital in the modern era. \r\n\r\nA Master's degree from the Cyber Security track covers different topical areas of cyber security technology with focus on cyber security in networked systems. In addition to technological expertise, all graduates have studied mathematical cryptography and information security management as compulsory major subject studies, giving the graduates a true multi-disciplinary set of skills and knowledge in the field. Graduates benefit from the programme’s co-operation with companies in the region especially in terms of the optional Capstone projects and internships. Based on the choices made in the personal study plan and the resulting expertise profile of each student, successful career paths in the ICT sector as cyber security professionals, specialists and leaders are achievable in the Turku area as well as other regions in Finland and globally. \r\n\r\nThe 2022 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates that there is currently a global gap of 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals while in Europe the current workforce gap is more than 300.000 cybersecurity professionals with a growing trend. According to the 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge, cybersecurity is the field in which companies have most difficulties in finding qualified talent to join their workforce. Cybersecurity skills are in high demand: according to the report, for the sixth straight year, IT professionals in the field of cybersecurity were the most sought after experts. In addition to pursuing careers in the ICT industry as cyber security specialists and leaders, graduates of the Programme are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. studies. \r\n\r\nBased on the choices made in the personal study plan and the resulting expertise profile of each student, successful career paths in the ICT sector as information security experts and leaders are achievable in the Turku area as well as other regions in Finland and globally. \r\n\r\nThe graduate’s unique expertise profile may lead to a career title of, for example, one of the following:\r\n* Cyber Security Analyst\r\n* Penetration and Vulnerability Tester\r\n* Cyber Security Consultant\r\n* Cyber Security Manager\r\n* Network Security Specialist\r\n* Information Security Specialist\r\n* Cyber Security Entrepreneur\r\n* System / Network Administrator\r\n* Cryptography Engineer \r\n* Network Engineer\r\n* Business Information Security Officer\r\n* Chief Information Officer\r\n* Chief Information Security Officer\r\n* Head of Information Security\r\n* Head of Corporate IT\r\n\r\n**International collaboration**\r\n\r\nThe Cyber Security major subject joined the EIT Digital Master School in Cyber Security in fall 2018. The EIT Digital Master School is a two-year Master's programme jointly run by 20 European top universities, renowned researchers and leading businesses. The programme leads to a double degree and an EIT labeled Certificate. The Cyber Security major acts as both an entry site and an exit site for the EIT Master School. The students start their cyber security studies in one of the universities offering the entry year studies, and move to another university in another country for the exit (specialization) year. In the field of cyber security, the cyber security major subject at UTU is the only degree programme in Finland to participate in the EIT Digital Master School. The exit year specialization at the University of Turku is Security of Networked Systems. For more information, please see https://masterschool.eitdigital.eu/cyber-security \r\n\r\nThe Cyber Security track is also a member of the intra-European SPECTRO consortium in Cyber Security and Robotics. The consortium addresses the growing need and workforce gap of professionals in these fields by, among others, developing specialized Master’s programmes and self-standing modules. The University of Turku is the only cyber security university partner from Finland to participate in the consortium. For more information, please see https://www.eitdigital.eu/spectro/","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueEn":"Before deciding what to choose as the thematic module or minor subject, it is recommended that the student discusses the matter with the personal study advisor. The studies in Information Security Management or Cryptography can also be extended into a thematic module, in which case the corresponding courses in the Cryptography and Security Management module are replaced with other courses individually planned for each student in collaboration with the study advisor. Before deciding which courses to include in the elective courses module, it is recommended that the student discusses the matter with the personal study advisor. The following courses are specifically recommended for consideration: Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Network Infrastructure Technology and Security, Communication Technology and Security in IoT, Privacy and security for software systems. Please note the course pre-requisites before enrolling.\r\n\r\nThe Finnish language course is required if the student has not obtained the skills in Finnish language as specified in the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). These skills are typically obtained if your native language is Finnish and you have completed a Bachelor's degree in Finnish. If a Finnish language course is compulsory to you, it has to be at least 5 ECTS (or several courses that together amount to at least 5 ECTS credits). The courses KIFF0201 Finnish 1 (4 ECTS) and KIFF0200 Let's Start! Introduction to Finnish Studies (1 ECTS) are recommended in this curriculum. Please note that Finnish language studies are important for employment and integration also beyond these initial courses. \r\n\r\nAt the University of Turku, a central strategic theme is biodiversity and sustainability The studies in ICT give you skills that contribute to sustainable development, in particular through the efficiency of technological solutions, innovation and the dissemination of information. Teaching and research in ICT enables new innovations in the development of more sustainable and energy-efficient technologies as well as technologies that assist other disciplines working for sustainable development. ICT applications such as remote access, electronic communication and e-participation contribute to social equity and social sustainability around the world. \r\n\r\nThe degree programme is organized with ecological and economic sustainability in mind, targeting eco-efficient solutions and minimal material consumption by means of for example online teaching, e-learning materials, electronic exams and virtual laboratory environments.","valueFi":"Before deciding what to choose as the thematic module or minor subject, it is recommended that the student discusses the matter with the personal study advisor. The studies in Information Security Management or Cryptography can also be extended into a thematic module, in which case the corresponding courses in the Cryptography and Security Management module are replaced with other courses individually planned for each student in collaboration with the study advisor. Before deciding which courses to include in the elective courses module, it is recommended that the student discusses the matter with the personal study advisor. The following courses are specifically recommended for consideration: Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Network Infrastructure Technology and Security, Communication Technology and Security in IoT, Privacy and security for software systems. Please note the course pre-requisites before enrolling.\r\n\r\nThe Finnish language course is required if the student has not obtained the skills in Finnish language as specified in the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). These skills are typically obtained if your native language is Finnish and you have completed a Bachelor's degree in Finnish. If a Finnish language course is compulsory to you, it has to be at least 5 ECTS (or several courses that together amount to at least 5 ECTS credits). The courses KIFF0201 Finnish 1 (4 ECTS) and KIFF0200 Let's Start! Introduction to Finnish Studies (1 ECTS) are recommended in this curriculum. Please note that Finnish language studies are important for employment and integration also beyond these initial courses. \r\n\r\nAt the University of Turku, a central strategic theme is biodiversity and sustainability The studies in ICT give you skills that contribute to sustainable development, in particular through the efficiency of technological solutions, innovation and the dissemination of information. Teaching and research in ICT enables new innovations in the development of more sustainable and energy-efficient technologies as well as technologies that assist other disciplines working for sustainable development. ICT applications such as remote access, electronic communication and e-participation contribute to social equity and social sustainability around the world. \r\n\r\nThe degree programme is organized with ecological and economic sustainability in mind, targeting eco-efficient solutions and minimal material consumption by means of for example online teaching, e-learning materials, electronic exams and virtual laboratory environments.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Objective","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueEn":"**ILOs in technical topics**\r\n\r\nGraduates of the cyber security track have obtained:\r\n* Profound and substantial education and expertise in the security of networked systems field in the communication-intensive world of today and the future. Elective studies in the major subject give additional expertise in secure network and IoT technology, ethical hacking (penetration testing) and digital forensics, depending on course selections made.\r\n* Advanced expertise in analyzing and applying cyber security in computer systems, networks and application software, and in understanding the vulnerabilities in networked systems and the ways the vulnerabilities could be maliciously exploited. \r\n* Theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in state-of-the-art production-level network security systems and software for a large organization; firewall and intrusion detection/prevention technology. \r\n* The ability to recognize and analyze cyber security risks to ICT systems and applications arising from human activity. The ability to analyze and specify systems so that the cyber security risks arising from human activity are minimized. \r\n* The ability to select suitable and adequate cyber security solutions to suit the security needs of a particular application. Ability to administer different ways and methods for protecting and managing digital systems and digital material. Ability to recognize cyber security risks caused by subsystems and mitigating the risks.\r\n* Ability to assess and evaluate the Internet’s development, the security of its communication solutions, and its technologies and critical role in the global society of today and the future.\r\n* Understanding the importance of cyber security in a wider setting such as a major corporation, a large university or a government, the basic knowledge needed in working in such environments as a cyber security or ICT executive. \r\n* The ability to explore the use and usefulness of artificial Intelligence tools in the cyber security context.\r\n* Understanding of the mathematical foundations of modern cryptography.\r\n* Completing an individual cyber security expertise profile relying on the major subject and strengthened further by individually planned optional studies (elective major courses and the minor subject/thematic module). The resulting expertise profile can be, for example, Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration and Vulnerability Tester, Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Manager, Network Security Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Cyber Security Entrepreneur, System / Network Administrator, Cryptography Engineer, Network Engineer, Business Information Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Information Security or Head of Corporate IT.\r\n\r\n**Working life skills in the degree**\r\n\r\nIn addition to technical content, the degree content also pays attention to other working life skills needed for example in a career as an expert, and entrepreneur or a researcher. Special attention is given to the following skills and abilities:\r\n* Ability to creatively and efficiently solve problems in different situations and environments. Ability to identify different potential solutions and to choose the one that seems most feasible based on the available information.\r\n* Ability to apply the theoretical/technical knowledge learned in the degree into practice and into practical applications. Development of own expertise (life-long learning), ability to consider the field from a broad perspective.\r\n* Ability to control the different sub-parts of a project, ability to take a responsible role in project work as a group member in an international multi-cultural setting. Ability to organize own work and also the work of others in the project, ability to understand one’s own role in the project. Ability for efficient problem solving in a project setting.\r\n* Good communication skills including oral communication and oral presentation skills, written reports and written presentation, all taking into account the target audience in question and their ability to understand the communication from their technological and cultural background. In written communication, skills to produce highly understandable, clear and comprehensive texts (academic, technical, popular) in good English.\r\n* Ability to comprehensively and widely obtain information while taking a critical attitude towards the information sources and the discovered information. Ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and to condense the information (producing an executive summary or a topical survey), and to properly reference sources.\r\n* People networking skills for building functional working life networks.","valueFi":"**ILOs in technical topics**\r\n\r\nGraduates of the cyber security track have obtained:\r\n* Profound and substantial education and expertise in the security of networked systems field in the communication-intensive world of today and the future. Elective studies in the major subject give additional expertise in secure network and IoT technology, ethical hacking (penetration testing) and digital forensics, depending on course selections made.\r\n* Advanced expertise in analyzing and applying cyber security in computer systems, networks and application software, and in understanding the vulnerabilities in networked systems and the ways the vulnerabilities could be maliciously exploited. \r\n* Theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in state-of-the-art production-level network security systems and software for a large organization; firewall and intrusion detection/prevention technology. \r\n* The ability to recognize and analyze cyber security risks to ICT systems and applications arising from human activity. The ability to analyze and specify systems so that the cyber security risks arising from human activity are minimized. \r\n* The ability to select suitable and adequate cyber security solutions to suit the security needs of a particular application. Ability to administer different ways and methods for protecting and managing digital systems and digital material. Ability to recognize cyber security risks caused by subsystems and mitigating the risks.\r\n* Ability to assess and evaluate the Internet’s development, the security of its communication solutions, and its technologies and critical role in the global society of today and the future.\r\n* Understanding the importance of cyber security in a wider setting such as a major corporation, a large university or a government, the basic knowledge needed in working in such environments as a cyber security or ICT executive.\r\n* The ability to explore the use and usefulness of artificial Intelligence tools in the cyber security context.\r\n* Understanding of the mathematical foundations of modern cryptography.\r\n* Completing an individual cyber security expertise profile relying on the major subject and strengthened further by individually planned optional studies (elective major courses and the minor subject/thematic module). The resulting expertise profile can be, for example, Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration and Vulnerability Tester, Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Manager, Network Security Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Cyber Security Entrepreneur, System / Network Administrator, Cryptography Engineer, Network Engineer, Business Information Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Information Security or Head of Corporate IT.\r\n\r\n**Working life skills in the degree**\r\n\r\nIn addition to technical content, the degree content also pays attention to other working life skills needed for example in a career as an expert, and entrepreneur or a researcher. Special attention is given to the following skills and abilities:\r\n* Ability to creatively and efficiently solve problems in different situations and environments. Ability to identify different potential solutions and to choose the one that seems most feasible based on the available information.\r\n* Ability to apply the theoretical/technical knowledge learned in the degree into practice and into practical applications. Development of own expertise (life-long learning), ability to consider the field from a broad perspective.\r\n* Ability to control the different sub-parts of a project, ability to take a responsible role in project work as a group member in an international multi-cultural setting. Ability to organize own work and also the work of others in the project, ability to understand one’s own role in the project. Ability for efficient problem solving in a project setting.\r\n* Good communication skills including oral communication and oral presentation skills, written reports and written presentation, all taking into account the target audience in question and their ability to understand the communication from their technological and cultural background. In written communication, skills to produce highly understandable, clear and comprehensive texts (academic, technical, popular) in good English.\r\n* Ability to comprehensively and widely obtain information while taking a critical attitude towards the information sources and the discovered information. Ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and to condense the information (producing an executive summary or a topical survey), and to properly reference sources.\r\n* People networking skills for building functional working life networks.","valueSv":""}}]