The Eastern Mediterranean University Information Security Technology Undergraduate Program, designed to develop comprehensive solutions for the rapidly evolving and expanding cybersecurity needs of the digital world, will welcome its first students in the 2025-2026 academic year under the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences. The program aims to train future leaders in the field of information security technology.
Why Information Security Technology?
In today's digital age, cyber threats are continuously increasing and becoming more complex. This situation consistently boosts the demand for qualified information security specialists in both the public and private sectors. The Information Security Technology Program is designed to address this critical need and offer its students the following advantages:
- Up-to-Date and Specialized Curriculum: Our program offers a comprehensive education, starting from the fundamentals of information technology and security principles, extending to the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning, network and perimeter security techniques, and practical applications in cloud computing and cybersecurity. Furthermore, you gain knowledge in in-depth specialization areas such as data privacy, digital forensics, cyber law, and cryptography. Our curriculum ensures you keep pace with the latest industry developments.
- Applied and Practical-Oriented Education: Our students are equipped with fundamental computing knowledge, including structured programming, operating systems, database management, and web programming. They gain applied skills through real-world simulations and practical scenarios in our modern laboratories. This approach allows you to translate theoretical knowledge into practice and prepare for actual cybersecurity situations.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Our program addresses cybersecurity not only from its technological aspects but also integrates legal, ethical, and managerial dimensions, offering a holistic perspective.
- Industry Partnerships and Internship Opportunities: Through strong collaborations with leading technology companies and cybersecurity organizations, you gain access to internship and employment opportunities, ensuring a solid start to your career.
International Competitiveness: Conducted entirely in English, our program equips you with internationally standardized knowledge and skills, making you competitive in the global job market.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduating from the Information Security Technology Program, you will earn the title of "Information Security Specialist" and can undertake critical responsibilities such as protecting companies' digital assets, taking precautions against cyber-attacks, and minimizing security risks. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares our graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities:
- Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist: Manages cybersecurity operations for firms across various sectors, analyzes threats, and mitigates security vulnerabilities.
- Network Security Specialist: With in-depth knowledge of computer networks and firewalls, designs, implements, and manages network security architectures.
- Data Privacy and Digital Forensics Specialist: Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and participates in the investigation of digital crimes, including evidence collection and analysis.
- Software/Application Security Engineer: Identifies and remediates security flaws in software development processes and creates secure application architectures.
- Cybersecurity Consultant/Auditor: Provides consultancy to companies on security policies and compliance, leveraging knowledge in security and risk management.
- Cloud Security Specialist: Possesses the necessary competencies to secure cloud-based systems.
- Cryptography Expert: Develops data security solutions through expertise in encryption algorithms and secure communication protocols.
This program will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and skills to build a successful career in the world of cybersecurity. Our graduates establish themselves as sought-after, competent, and leading professionals across this broad spectrum of industries.
Contact
Tel: +90 392 630 1245
Fax: +90 392 365 1574
E-mail: cis.info@emu.edu.tr
Web: https://cis.emu.edu.tr