Security and Network Engineering

The Security and Network Engineering program of the University of Amsterdam is a time intensive one year program. It allows students to specialise in Security and Network Engineering on a more theoretical level. With security as a focal point in the program for the last thirteen years, it prepares students for realistic situations outside of academics.

In a world that increasingly uses and depends on the technical ICT infrastructure, and where (cyber)security is an rising issue, security and network engineers are indispensable in the efficient and effective functioning and innovation of this infrastructure. Their expertise in technical details and understanding of the goals and needs of organisations and society ensure the correct management of the infrastructure.

What does Security and Network Engineering at the UvA have to offer me?

The Security and Network Engineering program of the University of Amsterdam is the only academic Master's program in The Netherlands that focuses on understanding, developing and maintaining complex IT systems and networks. It raises questions like: How do you apply different software components within a complex architecture, to end up with an efficiently working system?

SNE is unique because of:

• the focus on the patent OS3 principle (Open Standard, Open Software and Open Security), with openness and sharing of knowledge as key conviction;

• the individual guidance by the top-notch teaching staff, with extensive experience in both research and industry;

• the strong social cohesion amongst the highly motivated, skilled and international student population;

• the uniquely designed SNE lab;

• focus on two important topics: Networking and Security;

• the possibility to work with respected academic institutes and relevant organisations during your research projects;

• the many guest lectures by leading professionals from consultancy firms, financial institutes and research institutes;

• the field trip abroad to learn more about a specific project or institute (like CERN in Switzerland), and about each other.

Courses include:

• Classical Internet Applications

• Security of Systems and Networks

• Large Systems

• Offensive Technologies

• Internetworking and Routing

• Advanced Networking