Format:
Online
Key Competencies Developed
- Understanding of information system vulnerabilities and the critical role of the human component in their protection.
- Exposure to attack culture and to key cybersecurity defense techniques and technologies.
- Ability to manage risks, respond to crises, and make decisions under attack scenarios.
- Knowledge of best governance practices and critical functions for effective Cybersecurity Management.
- Competence to design and implement an effective Cybersecurity plan.
This program is designed for all individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the topic for implementation within their organizations or who require such expertise in their professional activities.
- Information Systems Managers
- Business Executives
- Data Protection Officers
- Legal Professionals
Program Structure
Discover the learning modules and unlock your full potential.
This module addresses the fundamental aspects of information security management, incorporating best practices within a holistic cybersecurity management framework. The module concludes with a demonstrative exercise simulating an incident and its management.
This module introduces the main current Information and Communication Technologies, enabling participants to understand cybersecurity issues and solutions: vulnerabilities, technological protections, and processes. Potential targets of attacks—both systems and data, will be highlighted.
This module defines what cybersecurity is and covers key concepts such as security properties, vulnerability, attack, and threat. It addresses both technical and human vulnerabilities, as well as the main current types of threats.
This module presents the technological mechanisms that protect against cyberattacks. While not implemented directly by managers, understanding these mechanisms is essential, as they are critical components of a robust security solution.
This module provides the foundational measures organizations must take to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks and prepare appropriate response strategies.
The final module offers participants the necessary tools and insights to begin structuring their organization’s Cybersecurity Plan.
Program Directors:
Paulo Cardoso do AmaralPhD in Information Systems (Université Pierre et Marie Curie) Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Systems and Computer Engineering (IST). MBA in International Management from CATÓLICA-LISBON. Visiting Assistant Professor at CATÓLICA-LISBON since 1996, where he is Coordinator of the Executive Master in Digital Innovation and teaches in master's and bachelor's degree programs and in The LisbonMBA. He is also a visiting professor in the MBA programs at Tsinghua University in Beijing and Solvay Business School in Brussels. He was CIO at Portugal Telecom and Grupo CGD, and director of Grupo Sinfic. He is currently an entrepreneur, founder, and director of Token Trust (tokenization of regulated financial assets) and Fundação Cardoso do Amaral (social economy). |
Miguel Pupo CorreiaFull Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon and senior researcher at INESC-ID. He has been involved in several research projects in the field of cybersecurity and privacy, among which the European projects MAFTIA, CRUTIAL, ReSIST, TCLOUDS, PCAS, SafeCloud, QualiChain and SPARTA stand out. His main interests are: blockchain and Byzantine consensus; cloud security and reliability; trusted computing; software security; mobile security and reliability; intrusion detection and big data analytics; and communications security. |
What our Alumni say:
The total fee for the program is €1,550 (included admission fee: €250). Alumni of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa benefit from an exclusive 10% discount.
The program fee may be paid in full at the beginning of the course, or, for individual participants, through monthly installments at no additional cost.
The Universidade Católica Portuguesa is exempt from VAT.
CATÓLICA-LISBON has established a partnership with Caixa Geral de Depósitos, offering special financing conditions for Executive Education participants. If of interest, further information about the financing terms offered by this institution is available here.
Additionally, the program is eligible for individual funding (up to €750) through the Government’s Cheque Formação + Digital initiative, promoted by IEFP. More information is available here.
