Master Programme in Cyber Security

Congratulations – you have made a great choice and we are glad to have you as our student at Luleå University of Technology.

Enrolment

Campus students: To keep your place on the program you have been accepted to, you must register for the program. Registration takes place at the Skellefteå campus between September 1st and September 3rd. If you do not register, you will lose your place on the programme.

On Monday 1/9 we welcome all new on-campus students in Skellefteå, Forumsalen 10:15.

• Direction to Forumsalen

Distance students: To retain your place on the program you must register online between the 1st and 3rd of September. Log in to Ladok for students to Register

The registration is the basis for creating an LTU card, accessing the course rooms in our learning management system (Canvas) and being able to write exams. If you do not register, you will lose your place on the programme.

Agenda for the week

Welcome to our program!
We are excited to have you with us and look forward to an engaging and educational time together.
During the first week, we will have several activities and meetings to help you get started and feel at home.

Please check this page regularly for updates on what is happening.

Friday, August 29

• 08:15 - Intra-Campus trip to Storforsen
  • • Time: 8:30 am (sharp) Departure, so be at the pick up place by 8:15am!
    • Departure location: Campus Hallen, Forskarvägen 1
    • Bring your own food/drink – there are BBQ spots as well, so it is possible to cook something (although it depends on the weather). Your bus will then make a quick stop at our Piteå Campus to pick up any Music students who also want to join the trip. Estimated time of arrival at Storforsen is 10:30am. Departure from Storforsen will be 13:00 (with bad weather) and 13:30 (with good weather). Once you arrive in Storforsen, do not exit the bus until your departure time is agreed. We strongly recommend that you wait on the bus until the Luleå busses arrive, as we will have your t-shirts that you will be able to pick up from us directly. We can also coordinate the departure time with your bus driver.
    • BW International Office - See you all very soon!
    • Contact International office LTU <international.office@ltu.se in case of any question about this trip.

• Sign up: https://forms.office.com/e/AA1wVTtz6D- last date/time to submit this form is the 26th of August, 23:45. Please only submit this form if you are 100% certain that you will be on Campus on the 29th. There are limited spots.

Monday, September 1

• 10:15 - Welcome all new on-campus students in Skellefteå!
  • • Campus: Forumsalen, Skellefteå
• 13:00-16:00 - Program-specific meeting
  • • Campus: A193-Ske, Skellefteå (https://ltu.se/maps)
    • Online: ZOOM (https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/68779689560)
  • Introductory meeting: Everyone is invited to this program-specific meeting where we will go through the program's structure and what you can expect.
  • Simulation exercise: We will conduct an exciting simulation exercise involving scenario-based active learning. This interactive session is designed to immerse you in real-world situations, enhancing your problem-solving skills and preparing you for future challenges. It's a fantastic opportunity to engage with your peers.

• Please register here if you will attend the Program-specific meeting onsite in Skellefteå: https://simplesignup.se/event/229018

Tuesday, September 2

• 09:00-09:45 - Welcome to Department of Computer science, Electrical and Space engineering (SRT)
  • • Campus: A193-Ske
    • Robert Brännström, Head of Undergraduate education
      

Wednesday, September 3

• ~12:30-19:ish - #CyberNorth CTF Connect (Program preliminary)
  • • Campus: B231-Ske, Skellefteå
    • Online: ZOOM (https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/68779689560)

• • 12:30–13:00 | Welcome & Grab-a-Sandwich
    

• • 13:00–14:00 | CTF, Code Sports & Getting Started - Talk by Movitz Sunar
    Learn how CTF works, Movitz shares his journey and tips for joining the CTF scene in Sweden.

• • 14:00–14:30 | Break

• • 14:30–16:00 | CTF Practice Session
    Try beginner-friendly challenges and demos. We wrap up with a discussion on launching a CTF team or student group at LTU.

• • 16:30–18:00 | Industry Insights: Skills & Future Needs

• • 18:00– | Cyber chill - Eat, Meet & Connect

• More info about #CyberNorth CTF Connect
• Please register here if you will attend #CyberNorth CTF Connect: https://simplesignup.se/event/228001

Friday, September 5

• 13:00-14:30 - Study Smarter
  • • Online: ZOOM (https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/3024506121 )
    • Campus: B231-Ske, Skellefteå
      
    • Björn Liljeqvist, author of the book ‘Plugga Smartare’ (Study Smarter) will talk about study techniques from an engineering perspective.

More to expect during the week - Updates will come closer to the start.

Have fun, learn to know knew people and start this journey together with us and practice active learning.

Guest speakers: Throughout the week, we will have some potential guest speakers who will share their experiences and insights.

Practical advice: We will also provide you with some practical advice and study tips to help you get started in the best possible way.

We look forward to meeting you and starting this journey together!

Courses quarter 1

• D7075E Secure computer networks
• D7076E Computer Security

Schedule

• Find your schedule

select Course/Program in the Search field. Enter course code, e g D7076E. Set end date to October 31. Search, then click on the course code in the box Results. It will now appear under My criteria. Repeat for your other course. Click on Show schedule

Literature

The literature for the course is given in the course syllabus and you will find it in the link above ‘Courses quarter 1’. Please note that the course literature can be changed up to 10 weeks before the course starts.

More information about the programme

The university's pedagogical principles guide our teaching. These principles support high-quality teaching and create a safe learning environment. For example, our students become important teaching resources for each other, with engaged teachers available and open to in-depth dialogues. The university's pedagogical idea is based on active learning, where students' learning processes contribute to solid subject knowledge alongside personal development, i.e., skills and abilities that lay the foundation for both employability and lifelong learning.

Our programs are built on a solid foundation in central subjects such as computer and cloud security, practical applications as IoT/OT security, and modern advanced technologies. The master’s program in Cybersecurity provides good opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge in various subjects through elective and project courses. We develop and offer commissioned education in the subject, but also with a broader perspective, such as cybersecurity culture.

We are an engaged partner in the strategic collaboration Campus Total Defense, along with several other Swedish institutions. Campus Total Defense brings together academia, authorities, and industry to create an education, research, and innovation platform. The strong connection between research and education is important and applied practically within our courses and programs.

• Programme website
  Here you can find the programme syllabus as well as information about the program