The Master in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence is closely linked to cutting-edge research in cybersecurity, cyber intelligence, and digital forensics. Students and faculty collaborate on innovative research projects that address emerging threats, security challenges, and technological advancements in the field.
Main Research Areas
1. Cybersecurity and Network Security
- Advanced intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
- Secure network protocols and architectures.
- Cyber resilience strategies for critical infrastructure protection.
2. Cyber Intelligence and Threat Analysis
- Development of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) frameworks.
- Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for threat detection.
- Analysis of adversarial tactics and cyber warfare strategies.
3. Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Forensic investigation methodologies for cybercrime cases.
- Blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency investigations.
- Advanced malware analysis and reverse engineering.
4. Cryptography and Secure Communications
- Post-quantum cryptography and future-proof encryption methods.
- Privacy-preserving techniques for secure data access.
- Zero-trust security models for cloud and IoT environments.
5. Ethical Hacking and Offensive Security
- Development of penetration testing tools and methodologies.
- Red teaming and adversary simulation techniques.
- Security of web applications, mobile platforms, and IoT devices.
6. Cyber Law, Governance, and International Cooperation
- Legal and policy frameworks for cybersecurity and data protection (e.g., GDPR, NIST).
- Cyber diplomacy and international agreements on cybersecurity.
- Ethical and regulatory challenges in cyber intelligence operations.