Objectives
To provide an in-depth education to professionals with different profiles (Director of Safety, Security Officer, Safety Engineer, Auditor/Researcher) on the various topics dealing with Information Security. These professionals should be able to apply their knowledge within the organization and also in the society in order to secure information systems – whether based on hardcopies or automatic calculations–, by using proper technology, adding real value to the business and with rational risk managament criteria.
Our students and alumnus will adapt, develop and disseminate throughout Colombia the best worldwide practices and international trends in Information Security topics.
Study Plan
The curriculum of the Specialization Course is organized around three major topics of Information Security: Technology, Legal Aspects and Business. These three topics encompass eight self-content courses, organized along the three academic terms.
Research or Concentration areas
- Cryptographic Engineering
- Formal Models
- Safe Development of applications
- Continuity Planning
- Forensic Information Technology
- Physical safety
- Safety Management
Model Program
First Semester
Second Semester
| SAFE-5201 | Sciences Evaluation | 3 |
| SAFE-5202 | Cryptographic Engineering | 2 |
| SAFE-5203 | Information Security Administration and Management | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Third Semester
| SAFE-5301 | Legal Aspects and Forensic Informatics | 3 |
| SAFE-5302 | Final Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Alumni Profile
Three potential profiles are available:
- Security Officer: ensures safe planning and operations throughout the organization,
- Safety engineer: prepares the detailed information about safe operations in a specific aspect of the organization
- Auditor / researcher: audits the operation and/or verifies compliance with applicable regulations