Methods and systems of information protection, information security
Qualification given: Researcher in the field of Engineering sciences
Academic degree: PhD in Engineering sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science and Electronics
Department: Department of Power Engineering and Electronics
Forms of study: full-time – 3 years, part-time – 4 years, independent degree seekers – 5 years
Methods and systems of information protection, information security is a field of science and engineering in which theories, methods, models, systems, and tools for protecting information during its collection, storage, processing, transmission, and dissemination are researched, developed, improved, and applied. This also includes ensuring the information security of objects and systems of various purposes from external and internal threats to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Areas of study
- Theory and methodology of ensuring information security.
- Assessment of information security and provision of information security for objects and systems using models and methods of information security management.
- Development and enhancement of the effectiveness of cryptographic and steganographic methods and algorithms. Identification, authentication, and access control systems in information processes.
- Development and enhancement of the effectiveness of technical and software means of information protection, security control, and prevention of information leaks.
- Provision of audit and monitoring of information security, counteraction to threats in open computer networks, as well as information technology security.
Professional competencies
- The ability to independently conduct fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of information security.
- Capability to develop and implement new methods and systems for information security.
- Proficiency in the theoretical foundations of cryptography, information theory, coding theory, and methods of cryptographic information protection.
- Ability to analyze and assess information security threats.
- Skills to conduct research to enhance the reliability and fault tolerance of information security systems in various conditions.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing software and hardware for information security systems.
- Capability to implement the results of scientific research into information security practice.
- Ability to organize and lead research and development activities.
Graduate destinations
- Scientific research activities.
- Teaching at higher education institutions.
- Expert analyst in information security and threat analysis.
- Developer of educational programs and teaching materials on information security.
- Certified auditor ensuring compliance of information security systems with requirements and standards.
- Technical consultant for designing and implementing information security systems.
- Lead cryptographer or system architect in the field of information security.
- Specialist in the implementation and maintenance of software-hardware complexes for information security.
