Welche Lerninhalte werden im Master Datensicherheit vermittelt?
What content is taught in the Master's in Data Security?
The Master's degree course in Data Security (MAS) covers key topics relating to information security. The focus is on three areas: Technology, management and legal aspects. The content of the Master's in Data Security can vary depending on the school, but generally includes the following key areas, among others:
- Network security: protecting networks from unauthorized access and attacks
- Web application security: Securing web-based applications against security vulnerabilities
- Cryptology: encryption techniques and their application in practice
- IT forensics: analysis and investigation of security incidents in IT systems
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Basics of digital signatures and certificate management
- Security standards and compliance: national and international standards in the security environment
- Risk management: identification, assessment and control of security risks
- Awareness and training: Sensitizing employees to security issues
- Business continuity management: planning and implementation of measures to maintain business operations
- Legal basics: data protection, copyright and IT law for security managers
- Endpoint security: protection for end devices such as laptops and mobile devices
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): management of user identities and access rights
- Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs): Structures and processes in an emergency
- Unified Communications Security: Protection of communication solutions in companies
- Integrated information risk management: linking information security with corporate goals
- Information security governance: management and control of the security strategy
- Cybercrime and surveillance: current threats and their legal framework
The MAS Data Security thus offers broad, practice-oriented specialist knowledge that covers technical as well as organizational and legal issues relating to information security. It is ideal for specialists who wish to take responsibility for the security of information systems or would like to deepen their knowledge.
Important: The exact course content of the MAS Data Security may vary depending on the school and the course offered. For binding information on a specific course, please use our contact form. With just a few clicks, the request is forwarded directly to the desired school:
