As a graduate of the Master’s in Computer Science with a specialisation in Cyber Security, you can look forward to an exciting career as a (cyber) security consultant, security analyst, (information) security architect, operation manager, computer forensics expert, security auditor, or privacy-by-design consultant, to name but a few. You can also continue with a PhD or EDng programme. Or what about starting your own business?
Type of degree
Upon completion of the Master's with a specialisation in Cyber Security, you will receive a Master’s degree in Computer Science. Also, you can title yourself Master of Science (MSc). Your specialisation will be mentioned on your diploma supplement, highlighting your specialised knowledge and skills in the field of cyber security.
Job opportunities
As a graduate of this specialisation, you have in-depth knowledge and skills in data security, network security, the socio-economic context of cyber security, and lifecycle security management. You know how to access risks, develop and implement relevant countermeasures, protect and secure internet-connected systems, and prevent cyberattacks, among other things. With this expertise, you will be well-prepared to work at telecommunications companies, financial institutions, governments, IT security companies, and accounting firms, among others.
Whichever career path you choose, you will be sure to find exciting opportunities at various private and public organisations worldwide. You can work at law enforcement agencies such as the police, ministries such as the Ministry of Justice at Rijksoverheid, multinational corporations such as Philips, banks such as ABN AMRO, ING, or Rabobank, audit and consulting companies such as Deloitte or KPMG, leading software providers such as Topicus, electronics manufacturing companies such as Benchmark Electronics, and companies that offer intelligent security operations such as Northwave, among others.
Start a business
At UT, we highly encourage entrepreneurship. The University of Twente is the birthplace of a large number of high-tech spin-off companies that market developed technologies. You could use your research or even inventions stemming from your master’s thesis and/or your PhD research to start up your own innovative company as well! UT has been voted the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands four times in a row. We have a unique approach of putting scientific knowledge to practical use and turning our expertise and yours into solutions that people and society actually need. As a catalyst for meaningful entrepreneurship, we offer you the Novel-T foundation and the start-up hub on campus.
You can use your master’s research - or prototypes from the research you have done - to start your own business just like Marten Sytema who launched Sytematic: a company that builds modern custom business software! Will you be next?
Post-master opportunities
Instead of pursuing a professional career right after obtaining your Master’s degree, you can opt for an academic career by completing a PhD or an EngD. An EngD programme is more practically oriented and aligned with direct problem solving and addressing design needs of a particular industry whereas a PhD programme is more focused on research. You can follow both types of programmes at the Twente Graduate School (TGS).
Continue as a researcher: obtain a PhD
A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) entails studying and carrying out research in a particular area for a period of four years. You can do this within one of our research groups or our structured PhD programmes. An integral part of a PhD is writing your PhD thesis and presenting and defending your research publicly. Obtaining a PhD gives you the title Doctor (Dr).
Follow an EngD programme
You can also choose to follow an EngD programme after graduation. Such a programme usually takes two years and prepares you to become a high-level technological designer. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certified diploma and the academic degree title Professional Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).