MSc in Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies & Governance
── Technical & governance focus
── 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
Application Cost
200€
── Curriculum Structure
Semester 1 — Core Foundations
30 ECTS · 4 Obligatory
ECTS: 7,5
Privacy & Data Protection Legal, technical & organisational privacy frameworks. GDPR compliance & DPIAs. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Governance CISO role, risk management, ISMS, regulatory landscape & cybersecurity standards. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Network Security Network architectures, protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection & secure design. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
IoT Security Security of embedded systems, IoT protocols, threat modelling & industrial IoT. Learn more
Semester 2 — Advanced & Electives
30 ECTS · Attend 2 Obligatory + Select 2 Optional
ECTS: 7,5
Digital Wellbeing in Cyber Space
Human factors, online safety, psychological cyber risks & digital hygiene.
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ECTS: 7,5
Offensive Security Ethical hacking, penetration testing, OSINT, CTF labs & exploit techniques. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Forensics
Evidence collection, chain of custody, disk & memory forensic analysis.
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ECTS: 7,5
Secure Autonomous Systems Security challenges and design principles of autonomous systems. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Attack, Defence, and Operational Practice Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in Industrial Scenarios Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in the Political Domain: Internal and External Dimensions Learn more
Semester 3 — Research
30 ECTS · Obligatory
── Career Options
- 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