Digital4Security hybrid master’s is launching in September 2025 — apply now

After extensive development with our academic and industry partners, the Digital4Security Hybrid Master’s in Cybersecurity Management and Data sovereignty is launching, and applications are now open for the first cohort starting 29 September 2025. 

Digital4Security is a bold, EU co-funded initiative to train the next generation of cybersecurity leaders in Europe. If you’re a recent graduate or working professional interested in transforming your career through cybersecurity skills, read on for all the key details.  

What this master’s offers

Europe needs skilled cybersecurity leaders who can manage risk, protect data sovereignty and make confident decisions under pressure. The Digital4Security master’s delivers exactly that — a rigorous, career-focused programme that blends academic depth with real-world application.

• Format: Hybrid — live online modules plus short, in-person intensives
• Length: 2 years (4 semesters)
• Language: English
• Suitable for: Recent graduates and working professionals
• Target fields: Tracks aligned with eight official ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) profiles, from chief information security officer to digital forensics investigator, risk manager, or cyber threat intelligence specialist.

Who’s running the first intake?

POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest (UPB) will deliver the inaugural cohort. Founded in 1818, UPB is Romania’s leading technical university with a strong track record in engineering and computing. As the academic lead, UPB combines deep research credentials with hands-on teaching, industry links and applied labs.

What you’ll study

Across core and optional modules plus supervised projects, you’ll build technical, managerial, legal and ethical capability. Topics include:

• Cybersecurity culture, strategy and leadership
• AI and emerging threats
• Risk management in cyber-physical systems
• Ethical hacking and malware analysis
• Cybersecurity law and data sovereignty
• Cloud infrastructure and enterprise architecture

You’ll work on practical assignments, collaborate with peers across Europe and engage with industry mentors, graduating ready to assess risk, communicate clearly and lead.

Who it’s for

• Early-career graduates in computing, engineering or related fields who want to fast-track into cybersecurity.
• Professionals in IT, business, risk or adjacent domains who want to move into, or step up within, cybersecurity management.

Why Digital4Security?

Co-funded by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme, Digital4Security brings together leading universities and industry partners to deliver a master’s that is flexible, relevant and aligned with Europe’s strategic needs. It’s designed to help you build credible experience, expand your network and progress into roles with real responsibility.

Key dates and how to apply

• First cohort: September 29, 2025
• Application deadline: September 13, 2025
• Delivered by: POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest (UPB)
• Fees: Full master’s programme: €2,400; €1,200 per year of study

Apply now to secure your place and join the first wave of Digital4Security graduates shaping Europe’s digital resilience.