Post Master's Degree in Security in Computer Systems and Communications

The goal of the Post Master's degree is to provide advanced skills and a cutting-edge experience in a wide range of Digital Security applications. The strength of the program relies on a multi-faceted approach dealing with key fields of security applications: Security of Software, Embedded Systems, Cloud computing, Data, IoT, Networks, and Communications.

Context

With the fast development of computers and communication systems in our private and professional life, today have come fraud and malevolence in various forms. Attacks are routinely ranging from simple computer nuisances to cybercrime and threats to critical infrastructure. In the past decade technical means to counter these attacks have experienced tremendous growth and the birth of entirely new fields:

• The large-scale use of cryptography by the general public.
• Software, operating system, and network security.
• Secure Internet transactions.
• Security of mobile and wireless communications.
• Rights management and protection of multimedia content.

Objectives

The Post Master's degree offers the necessary technical knowledge for engineers responsible for designing secure systems and system administrators responsible for ensuring computer and network security within a company or a public authority.

The following security topics will be covered:

• cryptography and its applications
• malware detection and analysis
• specific mechanisms for the protection of communications, networks, and distributed computer applications
• image protection and biometric techniques

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Graduate school in France owned and administered by a Consortium of International Universities and Companies.

3 Flourishing Fields

Hands-on Approach

Enhanced employability

• A balanced approach between theoretical courses and supervised sessions in labs.
• Guest speakers from the industry.
• Long semester projects on relevant topics.
• 6-month paid master thesis/internship in a company or lab.
• EURECOM provides students with a huge database of internship opportunities with an average monthly allowance: of 1200€/month.

EURECOM offers 4 Masters in Booming Fields

Come and study cutting-edge Master's Degrees taught by internationally renowned experts in high-rate employment sectors.

• Mobile Computing Systems
• Digital Security
• Data Science and Engineering
• Internet of Things

EURECOM’s Master’s programs (“Diplôme National de Master”) are 100% taught in English fully accredited by the French State and co-delivered by the Institut Mines Télécom.

Get a competitive edge with our 2 Post Masters

• Communications for Intelligent Transport Systems
• Security in Computer Systems and Communications

EURECOM’s Post Master's degrees are 100% taught in English and are state-recognized: accreditation by the CTI (official French accreditation body of engineering studies)

Innovative Learning Methods

Use of customized platforms:

• Cloud platform Zoe
• 5G OpenAirInterface

Use of cutting-edge software (Jupyter, etc.)

Students encouraged to participate in Hacking Challenges (cf: CTF Team in Digital Security)

Feeling comfortable in a new environment is key to successful studies.

EURECOM is a school that offers personalized support at every step of a student’s life such as finding housing or dealing with administrative procedures.

EURECOM benefits from a very good professor/ student ratio with 1 professor to 8 students which creates greater proximity.

These ongoing exchanges between students and staff create strong ties that last beyond the time spent at EURECOM.

Language & Cultural Training

• A 3-week Intensive program of the French language in September
• Cultural visits and events all year long
• Weekly French courses throughout the academic year

Flexible and Relevant Curriculum