Department of Information Technology Security (ITS)

The Department trains specialists in the specialty F5 Cybersecurity and Information Protection. Our educational ecosystem covers all levels of higher education:

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees: Educational program “Security of Information and Communication Systems”.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Educational and scientific program “Cybersecurity”.

Training is conducted in full-time, part-time, and distance learning formats, allowing students to effectively combine education with professional practice.

Duration of study (full-time):

  • Bachelor’s degree – 3 years 10 months
  • Master’s degree (educational-professional program) – 1 year 4 months
  • PhD (educational-scientific program) – 4 years

Modern Competency Profile of Graduates.

         We prepare specialists capable not only of operating security systems but also of creating new technological solutions. Students acquire skills in:

  • DevSecOps and secure development: integrating security at every stage of the software development lifecycle (C/C++, C#, Python, Java, PHP, JavaScript).
  • SOC analytics and monitoring: working in Security Operations Centers, detecting anomalies, incident response, and threat hunting.
  • Intelligent protection technologies: applying artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to detect complex cyber threats and automate defense.
  • Cryptographic protection: developing and implementing hardware-software encryption tools, secure data transmission and storage protocols.
  • Infrastructure security: designing secure electronic document management systems, banking and payment systems, and protecting critical infrastructure facilities.

Expertise and Scientific Potential.

High-quality education is ensured by the department’s strong scientific staff and many years of experience:

Faculty: training is provided by leading Doctors and Candidates of Technical Sciences with international recognition and practical experience.

Scientific school: a specialized academic council for dissertation defense operates at the department, ensuring continuous scientific growth from student to researcher.

Practical retraining: the department is an authorized center for advanced training in technical information protection (detection of embedded devices, security audits, certification of technical protection complexes).

Student achievements: our students traditionally win prizes at national and international Olympiads, confirming the high level of training.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are in demand as security architects, cyber threat analysts, and heads of information protection departments in:

  • The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine
  • Leading international and domestic IT companies
  • Banking and fuel-energy sectors
  • Specialized institutions investigating cybercrime

 

Hennadii Khalimov

Head

Hennadii Khalimov

Head of Department of Information Technologies Security, Head of Specialized Academic Council, Member of EMC Presidium, Head of the Section 5 of EMC, Member of STC, Member of the NURE Alumni Association, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor

Contacts

Room: 340 – 346

+38 (057) 702-14-25

d_its@nure.ua

its.nure.ua