Computer Systems and Networks Security (Classe L-31)-Enrolled from 2018/19 Academic Year

Cybersecurity Consultants
These professional figures operate in the business consultancy sector as a support to
companies in the analysis and resolution of IT security issues related to information system, data processing, system and network management, and applications development.
They carry out highly specialized professional activities in the field of business consultancy for both private and public companies which lack adequate computer security skills for correct and effective management of information systems as well as data processing systems.

IT technicians specialized in systems, networks and mobile devices security
Cyber security experts that inserted in the staff of a company bring the required skills for the secure management of databases, systems and networks equipment, PCs and mobile devices. The functions covered include: the management of access control policies and systems, the secure configuration and management of specific IT systems, the monitoring of a company IT systems and the management of technologies for disaster recovery and
business continuity.
The secure management of systems, networks and mobile devices is a corporate requirement spread horizontally on the large part of the industrial, public administration and services sectors. All large companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises have an internal staff to manage their information systems, including proprietary data
and managerial and commercial transactions. Security and business continuity requirements are at the basis of the well functioning of such systems.

Specialized technicians in the analysis and development of secure software applications
The professional profiles included in this category belong to the professional profiles of software analysts and designers with particular skills regarding the use of methodologies
aimed at identifying security vulnerabilities and preventing security problems
in application. They are also experts in cryptographic techniques (algorithms and protocols) to be used for the protection of data.
Developing software according to security criteria and verifying the security of third party software are necessities now common to most software houses where this job profile is particularly required.

Specialized technicians in the analysis and development of secure web applications, multimedia, interactive and mobile applications
The professional profiles included in this category are web applications analysts and designers with specific skills regarding the security of applications characterized by strong interactivity and the use of mobile devices. These professionals integrate the ability to develop web applications with knowledge of the security problems and contribute to protect company assets from what is today the main channel of malicious code propagation, unauthorized accesses and computer crimes.
The increasing spread of e-commerce, web transactions between companies and the development of mobile apps for providing customer services makes these professional figures more and more relevant for all companies, both private and public and of any size and industrial sector, which have adopted web services as one of the main communication channels for their commercial presence or for the provision of services.

Technicians specialized in information and communication technologies
The professional profiles included in this category are experts in the management, deployment and use of information and communication technologies in the various operational contexts. These professionals integrate the ability to develop and maintain computer applications, even complex, with the knowledge of various application contexts (industrial automation, information systems, digital communication, decision support, etc.).
Graduates can operate in the many ICT application fields for the design, deployment and management of IT systems, and for the study of new architecture and/or applications

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