Information and Communication Technology - Cryptography

The cryptography specialisation track provides a versatile and high-quality education building from the mathematical foundations of cyber security to a career as a security expert in protecting the constantly increasing information in the world.

The demand for new specialists in the field of cyber security is high as recent studies estimate a current workforce gap of 3.5 million cyber security experts globally and more than 300.000 in Europe with a growing trend. In ICT, cyber security is currently one of the fields where companies have most difficulties in finding qualified talent.

With the carefully built expertise profile in your Information and Communication Technology - Cryptography specialisation at University of Turku , you will become one of those most sought after talent in the field with the unique ability of deeply understanding the underlying mathematics! In addition to pursuing a career in the ICT industry, as a graduate of the Cryptography track, you are also eligible to apply for admission to Ph.D. studies in the field.

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The information-intensive industry has become the most important business sector in Finland. Securing this business sector and its products is vital in the modern era. In Europe, ICT has a critical role in improving the profitability of the industry and in responding to the needs of the society. In addition to pursuing careers in the IT industry as information security specialists and experts, you will be also eligible to apply for admission to PhD studies in the field.

A personal study plan made for each student yields an individual information security expertise profile. As a graduate of this specialisation track, you will benefit from the strong technological, theoretical and practical understanding and skills you will have obtained in the program.

Examples of relevant job titles:

• Network Security Specialist,
• Information Security Specialist,
• Cryptography Engineer,
• Security Manager,
• Chief Information Officer,
• Head of Information Security,
• Head of Corporate IT.

Courses include:

• Cryptography

• Algebraic Structures in Cryptography

• Selected Topics in Cryptography

• System and ApplicationSecurity

• Security Engineering