Distributed Architectures and Cybersecurity

Blockchain, cloud computing and cybersecurity: the world needs experts who can protect and innovate. This curriculum prepares you to face the challenges of the digital revolution.

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Scientific and Industrial Context

Distributed architectures and cybersecurity represent essential and rapidly growing fields, both in scientific research and industrial applications. The increasing digitalisation and interconnection of information systems have led to an exponential rise in the complexity and security requirements of distributed architectures, used in sectors such as finance, e-commerce, healthcare, and public administration. The widespread adoption of emerging technologies—such as cloud computing, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence—demands advanced solutions for data management, authentication, information protection, and system resilience. Moreover, the importance of security is heightened by the need to protect critical infrastructures from threats such as cyber-attacks and vulnerabilities arising from the integration of heterogeneous systems. This context has created a growing demand for specialists capable of designing and managing secure and resilient distributed architectures, able to address increasingly complex technical and operational challenges.

Educational Objectives

The aim of this study path is to prepare experts capable of designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced distributed architectures, with particular focus on system security and information management. Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, cryptographic methodologies, and authentication and authorisation systems, as well as technologies for data protection and monitoring in distributed environments. Through an integrated approach that combines theory and practice, students will develop the skills required to implement scalable and secure solutions in cloud environments, blockchain-based systems, and wireless communication networks. Upon completion, graduates will be able to critically and autonomously address complex issues, designing innovative solutions to optimise the security and performance of distributed systems, thereby responding to the needs of a technologically advanced market.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this curriculum will be highly sought after as Cybersecurity Specialists, Cloud Architects, Blockchain Developers, System Security Analysts, and Network Engineers. They will find employment opportunities in IT companies, government agencies, financial institutions, critical infrastructures, and technology startups. In an increasingly connected world, the need to protect data, transactions, and networks makes this professional profile central in today’s job market.

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