Certifications
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── Programme Overview
This programme trains the next generation of cybersecurity specialists across the political, organisational, and technological dimensions of the field. Fully aligned with EU standards and the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF), it brings together cutting-edge technical knowledge with governance competencies, preparing graduates to lead in both public and private sector cybersecurity roles.
── Programme Facts
Lead institution
University of Piraeus
Total credits
90 ECTS
Duration
18 months · 3 semesters
Language
English
Delivery
100% Distance learning
── Curriculum Structure
Semester 1 — Core Foundations
30 ECTS · 4 Obligatory
DS-ACTG-001
Privacy & Data Protection Legal, technical & organisational privacy frameworks. GDPR compliance & DPIAs. Learn more
DS-ACTG-002
Cybersecurity Governance CISO role, risk management, ISMS, regulatory landscape & cybersecurity standards. Learn more
DS-ACTG-003
Network Security Network architectures, protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection & secure design. Learn more
DS-ACTG-004
IoT Security Security of embedded systems, IoT protocols, threat modelling & industrial IoT. Learn more
Semester 2 — Advanced & Electives
30 ECTS · 2 Obligatory + 2 Optional
DS-ACTG-005
Digital Wellbeing Human factors, online safety, psychological cyber risks & digital hygiene. Learn more
DS-ACTG-006
Offensive Security Ethical hacking, penetration testing, OSINT, CTF labs & exploit techniques. Learn more
DS-ACTG-007
Digital Forensics Evidence collection, chain of custody, disk & memory forensic analysis. Learn more
DS-ACTG-008
Cybersecurity Secure Autonomous Systems Learn more
DS-ACTG-009
Cybersecurity Attack, Defence, and Operational Practice Learn more
DS-ACTG-010
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in Industrial Scenarios Learn more
DS-ACTG-011
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in the Political Domain: Internal and External Dimensions Learn more
Semester 3 — Research
30 ECTS · Obligatory
DS-ACTG-012
MSc Thesis
Original supervised research contribution to the cybersecurity field.
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── Career Outcomes
- CISO / Information Security Manager
- Security Architect / Network Security Engineer
- Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Cybersecurity Analyst or Consultant
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response Specialist
- EU/Public sector cybersecurity policy officer