Program overview
The Cybersecurity & Strategic Issues program at ICEDIS equips
professionals to analyse cyber threats, understand their geopolitical and economic
impact, and contribute to strategic responses at national, regional and international
levels.
The program treats cybersecurity as a matter of power, sovereignty, diplomacy and
governance, combining technical, legal and political perspectives with case studies
of major cyber incidents.
Learning objectives
- Understand the strategic role of cybersecurity in international relations.
- Identify key threats: cyber espionage, cybercrime, cyber warfare and disinformation.
- Analyse public policies, legal frameworks and international norms for cybersecurity.
- Contribute to national, diplomatic and organizational cybersecurity strategies.
- Strengthen cooperation among public, private and international actors in cyberspace.
Target audience
- Diplomats, civil servants and officials in ministries dealing with digital affairs, defence, security or foreign affairs.
- Cybersecurity professionals wishing to add strategic and international dimensions to their profile.
- Analysts, security forces, intelligence and crisis‑management experts.
- Corporate executives exposed to cyber risks and critical infrastructure protection challenges.
- Students in international relations, law, political science or computer science interested in cyberspace.
Indicative curriculum
Module 1: Fundamentals of cybersecurity
- Main threats, vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Critical infrastructures and system protection.
- Cyber hygiene and risk‑management basics.
Module 2: Cyberspace, law & governance
- International law and cybersecurity: norms, treaties and responsibility.
- National and regional cybersecurity frameworks.
- Internet governance, digital sovereignty and regulation.
Module 3: Cyber diplomacy & strategy
- Cyber diplomacy, negotiations and confidence‑building measures.
- Cyber conflicts, deterrence and influence operations.
- Alliances, cooperation and international regimes for digital security.
Module 4: Case studies & simulations
- Analysis of major cyber incidents (critical infrastructure, elections, corporations).
- Cyber crisis‑management exercises and decision‑making simulations.
- Applied project: drafting a cybersecurity strategy or policy brief.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be prepared for roles at the intersection of cybersecurity, strategy
and international affairs:
- Cybersecurity advisor or analyst in ministries and public agencies.
- Positions in international and regional organizations and cyber governance forums.
- Risk and business continuity manager or consultant in the private sector.
- Expert in digital security research centres, think tanks and observatories.
- Project or advocacy officer on digital and cybersecurity issues in NGOs.
Practical information & application
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Master / advanced program level).
- Proven interest in cybersecurity, defence or international relations.
- Academic record, CV and motivation letter.
Study arrangements
- Lectures, practical workshops and case studies.
- Sessions with experts from cybersecurity, diplomacy and the private sector.
- Opportunities for applied projects and collaboration with partner institutions.
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