Informatics Security
Management consultants for the design of secure information systems, for risk management and the application of rules and standards
Role in a professional context: Professional figures in this category operate in the vast sector of consultancy aimed at the management of information systems and business management. They combine knowledge of information technology with knowledge of project and business process management, an in-depth knowledge of information security issues, relevant regulatory and legal aspects, and the main development trends both in technology and in related disciplines such as privacy and risk analysis.
Skills associated with this professional profile: Professional figures in this category have specific skills in the field of technologies and methods for IT security and interdisciplinary and management knowledge, which are both needed for mastering not only the more technical aspects but also the needs deriving from the management of information systems, from the positioning of market, and from commercial needs and business strategy in the context of the IT sector.
Employment opportunities: Professional figures in this category carry out highly specialized professional activities in the field of business consultancy aimed at companies and the public administration, where they support company management and information systems management by dedicating themselves to project management or by participating to strategic projects that require not only specialized technical skills but also managerial and interdisciplinary level knowledge.
Project leader in Business Information Systems
Role in a professional context: Professional figures in this category deal with the management of IT security-oriented projects within business information systems. The typical functions are those of a technology expert who must be able to structure a project, organize it into phases, coordinate activities and technical personnel, manage a dedicated budget, select resources and tools, manage relationships with suppliers and consultants, and operate in compliance with the planned deadlines.
Skills associated with this professional profile: Professional figures in this category have interdisciplinary, technical, and managerial skills, to be able to direct and organize a complex activity both in terms of technological and management aspects. Starting from a technical-scientific training, these professional figures have additional skills such as project management skills, economic and legal skills, and risk management skills associated with the life cycle of a project.
Employment opportunities: The structured management of projects within information systems is needed in all companies, which often are forced to use external figures due to the lack of internal figures. To this purpose, many companies frequently request young professionals to be included in their workforce who have both technical and management skills able to cover roles of a higher level than that of technical specialist.
Specialists in the design of IT systems, application software, web and multimedia services with advanced IT security requirements and secure data management
Role in a professional context: Professional figures in this category are experts in advanced IT security issues related to both to the critical systems and resources of a company (data centers, highly reliable systems, intellectual property, sensitive data) and to the most innovative technological solutions. These professional figures deal with technological aspects for which an extremely in-depth knowledge of technologies and evolutionary trends on a global level is required. They are therefore fundamental in cases where the ability to analyze highly complex and specific technological scenarios is required.
Skills associated with this professional profile: Professional figures in this category are high-level specialists with knowledge on all specific aspects of the major innovative technologies. Advanced skills of this type may be required in all areas of computer security, ranging from secure programming with the application of advanced methodologies of static and dynamic analysis, analysis of malicious code available on Internet, advanced encryption techniques, to advanced data protection techniques, and innovative methodologies for the monitoring and testing of applications.
Employment opportunities: The IT sector is characterized by the presence, in many big and small companies as well as in the consultancy sector, of technological excellences which aim at researching and applying the most innovative solutions. This happens in the management of datacenters, in the design of interactive applications, in sectors with a high use of technology such as precision mechanics, pharmaceutical or biomedical, in web services and in the development of applications for mobile devices. In all these cases, the management of business information systems requires highly specialized professionals who deal with complex scenarios, where there is the need of using recent or specific technologies, or complex scenarios presenting highly difficult problems.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) specialists
Role in a professional context: Professional figures in this category are experts in the use of ICTs in various operational contexts, on which the master degree in Informatics Security is largely based. These professional figures integrate the ability to develop sophisticated IT applications with knowledge of operational problems in various application contexts (industrial automation, information systems, digital communication, decision support, and so on) dealing with the design, management, and maintenance of complex IT applications.
Skills associated with this professional profile: Professional figures in this category have an excellent basic skills, a broad knowledge in various sectors of the ICT, are familiar with the scientific method of investigation, have high modeling skills, know how to use mathematical tools that can be used in the support of their computer skills, manage group activities, operate independently, and are able to easily integrate into work environments.
Employment opportunities: The level of knowledge and skills achieved will allow graduates in Informatics Security to carry out functions of high responsibility in the context of projects involving consultancy, analysis, design, management, maintenance and marketing of medium-large information systems. Graduates will be able to operate in the context of various application fields for designing and managing information systems and for studying new systems and applications. This activity can take place in all areas of the public and private sectors that use information technology. The main market segments involved are: banks, insurance companies, logistics and transport, healthcare, public administrations, telecommunications and media, service companies, and industry.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Erasmus: the coordinator for the Department of Informatics is Prof. Fabio Scotti
International Programs: the coordinator for the Department of Informatics is Prof. Davide Rocchesso.
More information are available at the following link: https://di.unimi.it/it/rapporti-internazionali/mobilita-internazionale/opportunita-internazionali
- 48 credits in the INF/01 academic field
- 12 credits in the MAT/01-09 academic fields.
For the purposes of admission to the programme, the Academic Board reserves the right to carefully assess the student's career if not perfectly in line with the above requirements.
In all cases, admission requirements will be assessed based on the following qualifications: degree certificate with marks, list of exams passed with marks and number of credits, course syllabus where not available on the website of the Università degli Studi di Milano. The candidate's educational background will be assessed based on the exam grades achieved in the academic fields (SSD) listed under the admission requirements. If necessary, the candidate will be required to pass an individual interview. Any curricular additions, in terms of university credits (CFU), must be achieved before the above assessment, by attending the courses, and taking the relevant exams, within the degree programme in Computer Systems and Networks Security.
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2024 to 31/10/2024
Application for matriculation: from 08/04/2024 to 15/01/2025
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Please note
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated and it will in no case be possible to request the refund of the admission fee.
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Advanced Biometrics | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Logic | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Privacy and Data Protection | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Risk Analysis and Management | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional | ||||
Artificial Intelligence | 6 | 48 | English | INF/01 |
Dependability | 6 | 48 | Italian | ING-INF/07 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Complements of Security and Privacy | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Service-Oriented Architecture Security | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Software Protection Techniques | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
System Modeling and Analysis | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional | ||||
Information Management | 6 | 48 | English | INF/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Gestione della sicurezza nelle imprese | 6 | 48 | Italian | SECS-P/08 |
Processing of Sensitive Data | 6 | 48 | Italian | IUS/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Final Exam | 39 | 0 | Italian |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
Network Security Ii | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Artificial Intelligence | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | INF/01 |
Dependability | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | ING-INF/07 |
Information Management | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | INF/01 |
Students will have to achieve 12 free cfu as follows:
- among courses activated by the Department for the current academic year
- among all the courses activated by the university.
Starting from the a.y. 2020-21, the Academic Board has activated the course of Network Security II, which can be included in the free choice credits.
Students can request the recognition of credits for training activities at external institutions, presenting a certification. Each certification can give rise to a maximum of 3 credits, and up to 2 certifications can be recognized. The students who intend to request the recognition of the certifications must complete the "application" form available on the page https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/welcome-desk-infostudenti/general-forms and send ver to the secretary of his / her degree together with a copy of the certifications achieved.
The evaluation will be carried out by a special commission based on the following parameters:
- Validity: the certification must have been obtained for a maximum of 5 years.
- Specificity: the object of the certification must be those referable to those required by the degree course in which the student is regularly enrolled.
- Specialization: the certification must concern specialized and / or professional skills.
- Level: the certification must attest to skills of a medium or advanced level. Basic and entry level certifications are excluded.
The above requests can only be submitted by students who have not already obtained these awards during the three-year course.
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Network Security Ii | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | INF/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Biometric Systems | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Network Security | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Privacy and Data Protection | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Risk Analysis and Management | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Complements of Security and Privacy | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Cryptography | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Service-Oriented Architecture Security | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Software Protection Techniques | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
System Modeling and Analysis | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Gestione della sicurezza nelle imprese | 6 | 48 | Italian | SECS-P/08 |
Processing of Sensitive Data | 6 | 48 | Italian | IUS/01 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Final Exam | 39 | 0 | Italian |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
Network Security Ii | 6 | 48 | Italian | INF/01 |
Students will have to achieve 12 free cfu as follows:
- among courses activated by the Department for the current academic year
- among all the courses activated by the university.
Starting from the a.y. 2020-21, the Academic Board has activated the course of Network Security II, which can be included in the free choice credits.
Students can request the recognition of credits for training activities at external institutions, presenting a certification. Each certification can give rise to a maximum of 3 credits, and up to 2 certifications can be recognized. The students who intend to request the recognition of the certifications must complete the "application" form available on the page https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/welcome-desk-infostudenti/general-forms and send ver to the secretary of his / her degree together with a copy of the certifications achieved.
The evaluation will be carried out by a special commission based on the following parameters:
- Validity: the certification must have been obtained for a maximum of 5 years.
- Specificity: the object of the certification must be those referable to those required by the degree course in which the student is regularly enrolled.
- Specialization: the certification must concern specialized and / or professional skills.
- Level: the certification must attest to skills of a medium or advanced level. Basic and entry level certifications are excluded.
The above requests can only be submitted by students who have not already obtained these awards during the three-year course.
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Network Security Ii | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | INF/01 |
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