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MEMO-F543
Master thesis and internship in cybersecurity
Titulaire(s) du cours
Olivier MARKOWITCH (Coordonnateur) et Jean-Michel DRICOTCrédits ECTS
30
Langue(s) d'enseignement
anglais
Contenu du cours
This course consists of a professional internship on a cybersecurity-related theme, culminating in a end of Master's thesis.
The internship provide the student with a full time experience in cybersecurity by working with a participating employing firm, organization or academic research center. The internship provides hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity challenges while developing research and professional skills. The student will be supervised by a faculty member acting as a liaison between the University and the employing organization.
The end of Master thesis gives is a personal, detailed and in-depth work in line with current research. An original contribution is expected. You will need to find an academic promoter to supervise your work. The promoter can suggest a topic or, if he or she agrees, you can choose the theme yourself. The thesis should be around 80 pages of polished text and must demonstrate the student's ability to analyze, synthesize, and present complex cybersecurity topics. The course concludes with a public defense consisting of a 20-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session before an examination board. The jury must include one member from the Université libre de Bruxelles and one member from the Université de Bretagne Sud.
The internship provide the student with a full time experience in cybersecurity by working with a participating employing firm, organization or academic research center. The internship provides hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity challenges while developing research and professional skills. The student will be supervised by a faculty member acting as a liaison between the University and the employing organization.
The end of Master thesis gives is a personal, detailed and in-depth work in line with current research. An original contribution is expected. You will need to find an academic promoter to supervise your work. The promoter can suggest a topic or, if he or she agrees, you can choose the theme yourself. The thesis should be around 80 pages of polished text and must demonstrate the student's ability to analyze, synthesize, and present complex cybersecurity topics. The course concludes with a public defense consisting of a 20-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session before an examination board. The jury must include one member from the Université libre de Bruxelles and one member from the Université de Bretagne Sud.
Objectifs (et/ou acquis d'apprentissages spécifiques)
- Master Thesis:
- Master complex subjects in line with current researches
- Develop research and analytical skills
- Autonomous work
- Correct exploitation of the results in the literature
- Write a clear text describing in detail the state of the art, as well as the personal contributions
- Cite existing literature correctly
- Internship:
- Practical experiences
- Apply theoretical cybersecurity knowledge to practical, real-world problems in a professional environment
- Enhance professional communication skills
- Gain industry experience and build professional networks in the cybersecurity field
Pré-requis et Co-requis
Connaissances et compétences pré-requises ou co-requises
Méthodes d'enseignement et activités d'apprentissages
The course combines practical work experience with academic research:
- Supervised internship in a cybersecurity organization or an organization with cybersecurity challenges
- Independent and autonomous research and thesis writing
- Preparation of a presentation for the defense
- Self-directed learning through practical application of cybersecurity knowledge
Références, bibliographie et lectures recommandées
Contribution au profil d'enseignement
Upon successful completion of this internship and master's thesis, students will be able to:
- Conduct independent research on complex cybersecurity topics and document findings in a comprehensive thesis
- Demonstrate command of cybersecurity concepts and techniques in a professional setting
- Present and defend technical work clearly and effectively to an academic examination board
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world cybersecurity challenges
- Produce professional-quality academic writing following appropriate citation standards
Autres renseignements
Informations complémentaires
Contacts
Olivier Markowitch and Jean-Michel Dricot
Campus
Autre campus, Hors campus ULB, Plaine, Solbosch
Evaluation
Méthode(s) d'évaluation
- Travail personnel
- Rapport de stage
- Présentation orale
- Rapport écrit
Travail personnel
Rapport de stage
Présentation orale
Rapport écrit
Construction de la note (en ce compris, la pondération des notes partielles)
The final grade is based on three components
- 30% - Internship evaluation
- 30% - Written Master's thesis evaluation
- 40% - Oral presentation and defense assessment
Langue(s) d'évaluation
- anglais