The programme is taught jointly by the two largest public universities in Estonia. The Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics studies are concentrated in Tallinn, while the specialisation in Cryptography is concentrated in Tartu. Upon successful completion of the programme students will receive a joint degree signed by both universities - TalTech and the University of Tartu.
- The public focus on the field of cyber security is growing around the world. Estonia is well known for its eagerness to put innovative IT solutions into everyday use. It is a pioneer in electronic identities and electronic voting and enthusiastically adopts mobile technology, online banking and electronic government services. However, with so many e-solutions and such extensive use of the internet, attention also needs to be turned to the security issue. By choosing electable courses, it is possible to specialise in one of the following aspects or a suitable mix of those:
- Organisational aspects - law, organization, psychology, standards, etc.
- Technological aspects - networking, attack/defence technology, cryptography.
- Digital forensics is a branch of forensic science encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often in relation to computer crime. The area is becoming critical for both data security and law enforcement and is involved in a complicated interplay between surveillance and counter-surveillance issues.
- Cryptography is vital for the functioning of the modern interconnected world, since it is required to ensure privacy, data integrity, etc. Cryptography experts are required to develop new ways of keeping data secure, as well as making sure that the existing solutions are still strong enough. Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of the study program is to provide a broad background in cyber security,
as well as the opportunity for in-depth study in the fields of Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or Cryptography. Students can focus their studies in technical, theoretical or organizational aspects or in a combination of those.
A graduate of the program specializing in Cybersecurity is ready to be employed as a technical professional or a manager in the field of cybersecurity.
A graduate of the program specializing in Digital Forensics is ready to be employed as a security incident handler in a company or a digital forensic expert in a law enforcement agency.
A graduate of the program specializing in Cryptography is ready to be employed as a cybersecurity analyst.
The theoretical competence acquired is adequate for continuing studies as a Ph.D student.
