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Information and Cybersecurity Management

A comprehensive academic program dedicated to building infrastructure and a step-by-step cybersecurity strategy for your company.

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Information and Cybersecurity Management
Program Start: Fall 2026
Duration: 14 weeks
Language: Eng/Ukr
Format: online
ECTS: 12
Payment in parts: Available
Price: 48 300 UAH/program

Program Overview

The micro-masters program provides practical knowledge for building a strategy and infrastructure to protect companies in cyberspace. Over 14 weeks, we will progress from understanding fundamental cyber threats to implementing strategic-level defense scenarios. You will learn to analyze and forecast risks for the markets of Ukraine, the USA, and Europe.

During the course, you will work on your own project – developing a step-by-step cybersecurity strategy for your company or based on a real case study. With the opportunity for continuous communication and feedback from instructors and mentors, you will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice and complete the program with a ready-to-implement strategy for your company.

What you will learn

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Develop informational security systems following international standards: GDPR, PCI DSS, and Privacy Shield
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Integration of the latest cybersecurity programs and technologies for effectively managing interaction with privacy information
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Understanding cybersecurity requirements necessary for business development and secure interaction with contractors and external partners
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Application of modern Business Continuity Planning and Incident Response practices to prevent potential cyberattacks
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Risk analysis of potential cyber threats as a critical component of business strategy in Ukraine
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Principles of deploying and strengthening information infrastructure considering risks in the cyber environment

Program Units

Module 1. Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Learn cybersecurity fundamentals, including how to detect threats, protect systems and networks, and anticipate potential cyber attacks.

Наповнення модуля
  • Вступ до кібербезпеки
  • Роль менеджера з кібербезпеки
  • Загальні загрози, атаки та сучасний стан кібербезпеки
  • Тріада CIA, гексада Паркера, автентичність та неспростовність інформації Безпека, захист та конфіденційність
  • Контроль безпеки: захисні засоби та контрзаходи
  • Криптографія, криптологія та криптоаналіз. Шифрування та хешування
  • PKI, електронні підписи, сертифікати з відкритим ключем
  • Автентифікація на основі токенів у сервісах, надійне зберігання ключів у сховищах
  • Технології мереж і зв’язку
  • Захист мереж
  • Посилення захисту систем
  • Вступ до посилення захисту ОС
  • Найкращі практики та стандарти
  • Оновлення та управління вразливостями
  • CIS Framework та заходи безпеки
  • Операційні плани реагування
  • Резервування та відмовостійкість мережі
  • Метрики реагування
  • Операційний центр безпеки (SOC)
Воркшопи
  • Воркшоп 1-1. Планування і підготовка до безперервності бізнесу, реагування на інциденти та відновлення після кризових ситуацій
  • Практикум 1-2. Симуляція кризових ситуацій

Module 2. Global Project Management and Leadership

Global project management framework requests from leaders, the trifecta of skillsets: leadership, strategic business management, and technical project management.

Наповнення модуля
  • Вступ до управління проєктами
  • Методології управління проєктами
  • Етапи ініціювання та планування
  • Етап виконання
  • Моніторинг та контроль
  • Етап закриття проєкту
  • Обсяг і графік робіт
  • Ресурси
  • Управління якістю
  • Управління комунікаціями
  • Управління ризиками та взаємодія зі стейкхолдерами
  • Основи лідерства
  • Управління командою
  • Формування та розвиток команди
  • Мотивація та залучення команди
  • Підприємництво в організаціях
  • Менеджмент під час криз. VUCA та BANI світ
  • Виконавче лідерство
  • Прийняття виконавчих рішень
  • Лідерство, засноване на цінностях
Воркшопи
  • Воркшоп 2-1. Управління проєктами: що є важливим
  • Воркшоп 2-2. Основи лідерства

Module 3. Cybersecurity Risk Management

Learn key principles of risk analysis, risk assessment, and risk mitigation for information security using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Наповнення модуля
  • Вступ до управління ІТ-ризиками
  • Управління та відповідність у контексті управління ризиками
  • Бізнес-ризики та ІТ-ризики
  • Оцінка ризиків кібербезпеки
  • Техніки оцінки ризиків
  • Аналіз ризиків та контролю
  • Стратегії реагування на ризики
  • Моніторинг ризиків та контролю
  • Фактори ризику та сценарії ризику
  • Моделювання загроз
  • Управління вразливостями
  • Ризики у стандартах інформаційної безпеки
  • NIST Risk Management Framework
Воркшопи
  • Воркшоп 3-1. Sony Pictures Hack
  • Воркшоп 3-2. Операційна модель кібербезпеки з точки зору побудови системи Кібербезпекового оперативного центру (CSOC)
  • Воркшоп 3-3. Управління інформаційними ризиками

Module 4. Supply Chain Security Management

Supply chain security is the part of supply chain management that focuses on the risk management of external suppliers, vendors, logistics, and transportation. The learning objective of the module is to provide knowledge and skills for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating the risks inherent in working with other organizations as part of a supply chain.

Наповнення модуля
  • Вступ до ланцюга поставок
  • Програмне забезпечення для управління ланцюгом поставок
  • Безпека програмного забезпечення безпеки ланцюга поставок
  • Послуги та компоненти третіх сторін
  • Загрози та безпека ланцюга поставок
  • Управління відкритим кодом
  • DevOps та DevSecOps
  • Software Bill of Materials
  • Безпека CI/CD
  • Аналіз складу програмного забезпечення
  • Оптимальні моделі постачання та обслуговування
Воркшопи
  • Воркшоп 4-1. Управління безпекою ланцюга поставок
  • Воркшоп 4-2. Безпека ланцюга поставок у програмному забезпеченні

Module 5. Security Governance, Ethics, and the Legal Environment

The module aims to provide data, insights, and recommendations on non-technical aspects of cybersecurity. It helps to address ethical and legal challenges in securing the digital infrastructure.

Наповнення модуля
  • Управління безпекою, етика та правове середовище
  • Вступ до управління кібербезпекою
  • Складові управління кібербезпекою
  • Підходи та оцінка управління безпекою
  • Вступ до кіберзаконодавства
  • Кіберзаконодавство в сучасному світі
  • Регулювання захисту даних
  • Вступ до кіберетики
  • Кіберетика в організаціях
Воркшопи
  • Воркшоп 5. Етика в кібербезпеці: етичні та правові виклики, з якими стикаються фахівці з безпеки

Модуль 6. ШІ в кібербезпеці

Досліджує вплив ШІ на сферу кібербезпеки. У модулі детально розглядаються типи кіберзагроз що базуються на штучному інтелекті, та практичні інструменти і засоби захисту даних, фреймворки та нормативно-правове регулювання, традиційні методи ШІ/ML в кібербезпеці. Також розбираються бізнес-можливості й технічні обмеження ШІ в кібербезпеці, майбутні тенденції напряму: Quantum AI, Autonomous Hacking та інші.

Наповнення модуля
  • Вступ до ШІ в кібербезпеці
  • Нові загрози, спричинені штучним інтелектом
  • Захист даних в епоху штучного інтелекту
  • Інструменти, рамки та врегулювання
  • ШІ в кібербезпеці
  • Майбутні перспективи
Воркшопи
  • Воркшоп 6. ШІ в кібербезпеці: нові загрози, Detection Framework та практичні приклади

The module “AI in Cybersecurity” is designed within the project “Knowledge Rise: Advancing Sustainable Blue-Green Economies via Deep Tech — Innovation Capacity Building in Higher Education” (grant agreement No. 24473). The project is part of the broader CloudEARTHi initiative and is funded by the European Union through the EIT HEI Initiative, coordinated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Cohort 4.

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MENTORS AND TUTORS

Oleksii Baranovskyi

President of ISACA Kyiv Chapter — Information Systems Audit and Control Association. Expert with 15+ years of experience in the field of information and cybersecurity. Worked as a Security Analyst, CISO.
Ph.D. in Information Technology, Associate Professor at NTUU Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Senior Lecturer at Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.

Nick Gicinto

Former CIA officer, ex-cybersecurity executive at Tesla and Uber, founder of SET Cyber Labs, and professor at SET University & William Jewell College

Nick spent 10 years at the CIA, where he served as an operations officer and was responsible for recruiting and training personnel. After transitioning to the private sector, he applied intelligence-agency leadership approaches in high-pressure environments like Uber and Tesla.

What helped him succeed? Soft skills — honest communication, vulnerability, and adaptability — became his go-to tools. Nick knows what it means to lead when there’s no playbook.

He now teaches at William Jewell College and SET University, preparing future leaders to thrive under pressure. In 2024, he co-founded SET Cyber Labs — a Ukraine-based cybersecurity startup built in partnership with Hilltop Technologies (USA).

Owen O’Connor

Owen O’Connor is a cybersecurity leader with 25 years experience spanning technology, financial services, biotech, and consulting.

He currently serves as a managing director in the global cybersecurity team at State Street, a leading global financial services firm. Prior roles included Salesforce, where he built and led teams in incident response, forensics, and cloud security, and founding a cybersecurity startup dealing with online content as forensic evidence.

Irina Shymko

MA in Management and Business Intelligence. Over 15 years of experience in managing IT & software programs, 10 + years in business development. CEO at Langate Software. Also, Irina delivers the course “Technical Project Management” in Masters’ Programs at SET University.

Benefits

The opportunity to develop a step-by-step cybersecurity strategy for your company with the support of instructors and mentors.

Instructors are expert practitioners from Ukraine, the USA, and Europe, with experience at the CIA, Salesforce, Tesla, Uber, Sigma Software, and Octava Defence.

Study in a group of like-minded individuals facing similar challenges, including technical team leaders, DevOps professionals, and company founders.

Adaptive online learning — can be combined even with full-time job

Feedback from first-year students

Tamara Berestyana

PR Manager at Huawei Ukraine

I enjoyed the interactive workshops and meetings with experts because the topics covered in the sessions—AI, the spread of 5G, and online security—are highly relevant today. Additionally, the training was conducted in English, which provided extra language practice. It’s an opportunity to gain unique insights and experience from experts with real expertise. I appreciated the interaction with the instructors in the program; the communication was easygoing, and you were treated as an equal. You could openly discuss your interests, get the information you needed, and always receive feedback.

більше

Oleh Khavrukh

IT Director at "Nash Format" Publishing House and Head of an Internet Agency

I enjoyed the interactive workshops and meetings with experts because the topics covered in the sessions — AI, the expansion of 5G, and online security — are highly relevant today. Additionally, the training is conducted in English, which provided extra language practice. It’s an opportunity to gain unique insights and experience from experts with real industry knowledge.

 

I also appreciated the interaction with the instructors in the program — it was easygoing, and they treated you as an equal. You could have open conversations, ask questions about what interests you, and always receive feedback.

більше

Mykola Platov

Cyber Security Engineer

The “Information and Cybersecurity Management” micro-master’s program at SET University demonstrated a high level of educational quality, a well-structured curriculum, and excellent organization and preparation.

 

The practical experience of the instructors was a valuable addition to the theoretical knowledge. Each instructor had their unique approach and frequently used real cases from their professional work.

 

My main goal was to expand my knowledge from a technical level to a more strategic one. I was interested in understanding corporate security, its processes, methodologies, practices, and frameworks. All of these aspects were fully covered by the program.

 

A special thanks to the management team, Anna and Bohdan, for their professional support throughout the entire learning process.

більше

Yulia Demchenko

State Border Guard Service Officer

Even before starting my micro master’s program, I researched the implementation of SOC and CERT in the State Border Guard Service, using Poland as an example. This research allowed me to understand the basic concepts in the field: how cyber threat response centres are created, the basic algorithms for responding to risks, etc. But I lacked the opportunity to communicate with IT professionals and practical training. The micro master’s program at SET University solved my problem.

 

The webinars, in addition to theoretical knowledge that could be consolidated on the platform, provided practical skills from industry experts. I am still sorting out the knowledge I have gained, as the amount of information on the program is very large.

 

Now, thanks to the program, I am finalizing a document with recommendations for creating a cyber threat response center at the State Border Guard Service. We are deepening our cooperation with the EU and need to implement their security standards in law enforcement.

більше

For whom

DevOps and DevSecOps specialists

Middle+ developers

Technical team leads

InfoSec specialists

System administrators

C-level management and other employees involved in the company’s security strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for the MicroMasters program?

The Cybersecurity MicroMasters program is intended for those who have completed a STEM Bachelor’s degree or have a minimum of two years of work experience in a technical environment.

Note: coding experience ISN’T NECESSARY for this program.

Is it necessary to have coding skills to study at this program?

No, programming skills are not required for this program.

What is a MicroMaster's program?

A MicroMaster’s program is a mid-term program (micro-credentials program) that includes several modules from the main master’s program. In addition, graduates receive ECTS credits for completing these modules, which can be used to transfer to a master’s program later.

What format will the classes be held in?

The program consists of online lectures and hands-on webinars with the subject matter expert. Within each module, students also undergo progressive testing, and at the end of the program, they present a final project demonstrating the acquired skills.

Can ECTS credits earned through this MicroMasters program be considered towards a Master's program in Cybersecurity?

Yes, learners who complete all six educational modules successfully (with 80%+ acceptance rate) and are accepted into the Master’s program may transfer credits.

Does the MicroMasters Certificate guarantee a job interview after completing the program?

Obtaining a MicroMasters Program certificate will give you the tools to stand out in the industry. But the certificate itself does not guarantee a job interview or a job. However, you can share your certificate on your LinkedIn page and resume to demonstrate your achievements and highlight the knowledge acquired.

Is there an opportunity to receive a scholarship?

Yes, the Information and Cybersecurity Management program offers scholarship spots for members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and veterans, civil servants, and women who want to develop their careers in IT.

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