Cyber Security Engineering (MSc)
The aim of the training is to educate engineers with interdisciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge in a very broad field of cybersecurity, who are able to design complex protection architectures, ensure business continuity, organise and manage the implementation processes, and monitor and enforce the compliance requirements of the implemented systems, taking into account the cyber and information security requirements of IT systems.
Graduate engineers will be able to carry out research and development tasks in their field of specialisation and to manage such teams independently, and will be able to understand the interrelationships and challenges between several areas of cyber security, such as information security, audit requirements, security requirements for critical infrastructures, and technical and technological protection solutions (processes and technologies in a security operations centre, security of communications, security of data storage, protection of assets). The Master’s degree will entitle the holder to undertake doctoral studies.
Description of the programme
More information about the programme is available here: https://nik.uni-obuda.hu/en/cyber-security-engineering-msc-2/
Specialization
- SOC analyst: The SOC analyst specialization aims to provide students with up-to-date, practice-oriented knowledge in modern cybersecurity operations within a Security Operations Center (SOC). The program focuses on the detection, analysis, and response to real-world cyber threats, with an emphasis on automation, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on experience. In the Open-Source SOC Development I–II courses, students design, build, and operate their own SOC environment, gaining experience with log collection, event processing, detection mechanisms, and visualization tools. Special emphasis is placed on the use and customization of SIEM systems. The course AI-Based Solutions in Cybersecurity introduces the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence for threat detection and anomaly analysis. SOAR – Security Orchestration, Automation and Response focuses on automating incident response workflows and developing efficient, scalable response strategies. The Digital Forensics and Threat Hunting course covers in-depth investigation techniques, evidence collection, and proactive threat discovery, supported by real-world scenarios and practical exercises. The specialization strongly relies on realistic simulation environments and hands-on training, enabling students to gain experience in handling complex incidents and operating SOC processes. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared for roles such as SOC analyst, incident responder, and cybersecurity specialist.
Eligibility for studying at Cyber Security Engineering master program
There are 60 credits, detailed below, that the bachelor studies must contain for a successful application, out of which at least 30 should be completed at the moment of enrolment, and the remaining credits have to be gathered during the master studies, as an addition to the core curriculum (within, and/or outside of the framework of electives).
| Natural sciences (15 credits) | e.g. calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics |
| Economics & humanities (5 credits) | |
| Computational theory and programming knowledge (10 credits) | e.g. algorithm theory, programming, software technology |
| Professional IT knowledge (30 credits) | e.g. IT security, cryptography, risk analysis, modelling, computer graphics and image processing, operating systems, databases, networking, artificial intelligence |
Curriculum F after 09. 2023
| Full-term | |
| After 09. 2023. | Curriculum F |
