Prepare yourself with a market-oriented master's degree with which you will acquire a complete vision of cybersecurity (strategy, operation and technology) and develop the necessary skills to work from day one.
TOP 3 Best Master in Cybersecurity in Spain, according to the Ranking 2026 of Mundo Postgrado. Limited places.
A Master’s degree in cybersecurity with a 360° approach
The cybersecurity sector is growing at an unstoppable pace and faces a real skills shortage, which translates into a constant demand for specialised professionals. This Master’s degree prepares you with a practical and up-to-date approach, with a clear objective: your entry into the job market, backed by a model with a 100 per cent employability rate.
Through a 360° training programme that combines strategy, operations and technology, you will acquire the skills needed to design security architectures, manage incidents, operate in SOC (Security Operations Centre) environments and apply cyber intelligence (Threat Intelligence) methodologies, working with real-world tools and case studies aligned with market demands.
Its professional approach will enable you both to enter a sector with high employability right from the start and to progress from IT roles into specialised cybersecurity roles, broadening your career opportunities.
Specialise with flexible, up-to-date training
This Master’s programme offers practical and comprehensive training in cybersecurity, with a holistic approach ranging from ethical hacking and vulnerability detection to defence and incident response.
Thanks to its 100% online and flexible format, you can progress at your own pace whilst acquiring skills applicable to real-world environments.
Furthermore, it incorporates cross-cutting and up-to-date content, including privacy, the regulatory framework and supply chain security, alongside 150 hours of work placement and access to over 8,800 agreements with leading companies, strengthening your experience and career prospects.
What will you learn on the Master’s in Cybersecurity?
You will acquire the technical and strategic skills needed to protect organisations against cyber threats.
Strategy and Architecture
Defines security strategies and communicates risks to senior management in compliance with sectoral regulations.
SOC Operations
Manages Security Operation Centres and executes cyber-attack response plans
Ethical Hacking
Master the hacking tools most commonly used by Red Team experts.
Cyberintelligence
Apply Threat Intelligence methodologies to identify cybersecurity risks and trends
Integral Protection
Protects information and technology platforms from various types of cyber-attacks
Security Audit
Assesses security levels, proposes corrective measures and ensures compliance with regulations.
Boost your professional profile with micro-credentials
BOOST YOUR TALENT WITH GENERATIVE AI
LEADERSHIP AND SOFT SKILLS
Boost your talent with Generative AI
Transform the way you work with generative artificial intelligence. This micro-credential enables you to apply tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini in information analysis, content creation and decision-making, integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible way in real professional environments.
Leadership and Soft Skills
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to manage teams, communicate effectively and solve problems in real-world environments, combining personal leadership techniques with practical productivity and collaboration tools.
Information on the Online Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity
To understand the main methodologies used to analyse the cybersecurity risks affecting organisations and the strategies for managing them.
Prerequisites
None
Skills
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing an organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Assess software development processes by identifying opportunities for improvement in the application of secure programming principles, as well as identifying cybersecurity weaknesses present in executable code.
Learning outcomes
RA4. Apply analysis techniques to cybersecurity risks that may affect the organisation, identifying the current situation and analysing the gap between this and the desired situation, whilst being able to organise the various action plans to be implemented to bridge this gap.
RA5. Gains an in-depth understanding of the principles of life-cycle management for various assets, including systems and software developments, and is able to develop an optimal strategy for protecting assets and techniques to ensure the use of appropriate security controls in accordance with different scenarios.
Description of the content
Methods for identifying and quantifying threats and vulnerabilities
Methods for quantifying the impact of a potential cybersecurity incident
To understand how the defined control models work to ensure that everything within the organisation operates in accordance with its requirements, and how they apply to cybersecurity.
Prerequisites
None
Competencies
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing the organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Analyse the cybersecurity aspects of supplier-customer relationships and design a suitable cybersecurity model within that context.
Analyse the rules, regulations and standards applicable in the field of cybersecurity, ensuring and demonstrating compliance within an organisation.
Learning outcomes
LA9. Implements within the organisation the various technological controls or specific processes relating to asset management, technological risk and the implications of intrinsic, extrinsic or legacy risks within the organisation, developing and implementing the corresponding processes to ensure the full lifecycle of cybersecurity risk management.
RA10. Defines and implements a specific control model to keep the risks arising from relationships with third parties within the organisation’s tolerable risk limits.
Description of the content
Definition and adaptation of control models in the field of cybersecurity.
Main control models used in the field of cybersecurity
Definition of a control model based on multiple lines of defence
Monitoring cybersecurity risks through the internal control model
Monitoring of cybersecurity risks through the internal and external audit functions
Doctor in Security Engineering from the Alfonso X el Sabio University, Telecommunications Engineer and Computer Systems Engineer, with more than 25 years of professional experience in the Telefónica Group and 20 years of teaching experience in the UAX Group.
CISA and CISM certified. Specialist in cybersecurity, digitalisation, artificial intelligence applied to cybersecurity, and leadership of international projects.
Frequent speaker at cybersecurity and artificial intelligence conferences, lecturer at UAX and author of three books and several publications on innovation and security in information technology.
Researcher in the Cybersecurity Research Group of the Alfonso X el Sabio University, within the Strategic Project on Cybersecurity, Research, Education and Enterprise (PECIEE) developed by the University of Oviedo and the Alfonso X el Sabio University, in collaboration with INCIBE.
Objectives
To understand the aspects relating to the organisation and management of a cybersecurity team
Prerequisites
None
Skills
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing an organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Learning outcomes
LA1. Gain an in-depth understanding of the different cybersecurity approaches used in the main cybersecurity frameworks, understanding the process from start to finish, as well as the causes and effects of the strategies to be implemented in line with the organisation’s strategy.
RA2. Define a cybersecurity organisation tailored to the organisation’s needs.
LA3. Understand and utilise the available sources of information to identify and assess relevant threats that require protection and monitoring measures.
Course content
Definition of the objectives of the cybersecurity function within an organisation.
Internal functioning and organisation of a Cybersecurity Department.
Definition of cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures.
The relationship between cybersecurity and the rest of the organisation.
To understand the tools and procedures used to characterise all relevant aspects of the cyber security threats affecting an organisation.
Prerequisites
None
Skills
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing an organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Learning outcomes
LA1. Gain an in-depth understanding of the different cybersecurity approaches used in the main cybersecurity frameworks, understanding the process from start to finish, as well as the causes and effects of the strategies to be implemented in line with the organisation’s strategy.
RA2. Define a cybersecurity organisation tailored to the organisation’s needs.
LA3. Understand and utilise the available sources of information to identify and assess relevant threats that require protection and monitoring measures.
Course content description
Cybercrime
Classification and analysis of attack methods
Methodologies for gathering information on threats from public sources
To understand the fundamentals of the laws and regulations affecting cybersecurity
Prerequisites
None
Skills
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing an organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Analyse the applicable rules, regulations and standards in the field of cybersecurity, ensuring and demonstrating compliance within an organisation.
Learning outcomes
RA6. Understands the various regulations applicable to their organisation in the field of cybersecurity and is able to define and implement a strategy to ensure compliance.
RA7. Understands and applies the specific principles of privacy within their organisation, and the impact on the various information systems, applying the relevant measures and/or controls to ensure compliance, as well as establishing processes to guarantee that such compliance is maintained over time.
RA8. Analyses the various audit activities within a regulatory and legal framework, distinguishing the scope of each and identifying the systems and groups responsible. This is done by drawing on frameworks both external to and internal to the company and the sector.
Description of the content
General structure of the regulatory framework applicable to an organisation
Types of regulations relating to cybersecurity management in organisations
Cybersecurity obligations imposed by regulations
Methods for ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations
Ways of demonstrating compliance with cybersecurity regulations
To understand the concept of privacy, its relationship with cybersecurity, and the applicable laws and regulations
Prerequisites
None
Skills
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing an organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Analyse the applicable rules, regulations and standards in the field of cybersecurity, ensuring and demonstrating compliance within an organisation.
Learning outcomes
RA6. Understands the various regulations applicable to their organisation in the field of cybersecurity and is able to define and implement a strategy to ensure compliance.
RA7. Understands and applies the specific principles of privacy within their organisation, and the impact on the various information systems, applying the relevant measures and/or controls to ensure compliance, as well as establishing processes to guarantee that such compliance is maintained over time.
RA8. Analyses the various audit activities within a regulatory and legal framework, distinguishing the scope of each and identifying the systems and groups responsible. This is done by drawing on frameworks both external to and internal to the company and the sector.
Course content
Regulations aimed at ensuring the protection of personal data
Compliance with privacy regulations in international contexts
To understand the cybersecurity implications of an organisation’s relationships with third parties
Prerequisites
None
Competencies
To understand the cybersecurity context for a company’s business, with the aim of designing the organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Analyse the cybersecurity aspects of supplier-customer relationships and design a suitable cybersecurity model within that context.
Analyse the rules, regulations and standards applicable in the field of cybersecurity, ensuring and demonstrating compliance within an organisation.
Learning outcomes
LA9. Implements within the organisation the various technological controls or specific processes relating to asset management, technological risk and the implications of intrinsic, extrinsic or legacy risks within the organisation, developing and implementing the corresponding processes to ensure the full lifecycle of cybersecurity risk management.
RA10. Defines and implements a specific control model to keep the risks arising from relationships with third parties within the organisation’s tolerable risk limits.
To understand the security implications that must be taken into account in technology management processes
Prerequisites
None
Competencies
To understand the context of cybersecurity within a company’s business operations, with the aim of designing an organisational structure, policies and cybersecurity plans that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the company’s management.
Apply methodologies and tools for analysing and assessing cybersecurity risks to draw up management plans suited to an organisation’s risk profile.
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Assess software development processes by identifying opportunities for improvement in the application of secure programming principles, as well as identifying cybersecurity weaknesses present in executable code.
Learning outcomes
RA4. Apply analysis techniques to cybersecurity risks that may affect the organisation, identifying the current situation and analysing the gap between this and the desired situation, whilst being able to organise the various action plans to be implemented to bridge this gap.
RA5. Gains an in-depth understanding of the principles of life-cycle management for various assets, including systems and software developments, and is able to develop an optimal strategy for protecting assets and techniques to ensure the use of appropriate security controls in accordance with different scenarios.
Description of the content
Cybersecurity functions to be considered in the operational processes of software development and procurement
Cybersecurity functions to be considered in the operational processes of information and communications technologies
To understand the basic principles that define an organisation’s cybersecurity framework
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
To analyse the design techniques for a secure network, as well as its monitoring for the detection, investigation and response to cybersecurity attacks.
Analyse the cybersecurity features inherent in modern operating systems in order to design a security system suited to the requirements of functionality and information protection.
Learning Outcomes
RA11. Identifies the various security technologies, and the principles of design and construction of security architectures, with the aim of enabling the various protection mechanisms within the organisation’s business or technological processes, following industry-standard principles or developing bespoke ones tailored to the business.
RA12. Understands and implements an appropriate strategy for protecting communications networks based on the available architecture, clearly identifying the role of each protection technology used in specific cases in order to achieve protection consistent with business needs.
Description of the content
Factors to consider when defining the cybersecurity strategy and general guidelines
Standard cybersecurity architectures, including their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages
Definition of a cybersecurity strategy based on architectures
To understand the mechanisms used to control access to information
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
To analyse techniques for designing a secure network, as well as its monitoring for the detection, investigation and response to cyber-security attacks.
Analyse the cybersecurity features inherent in modern operating systems in order to design a security system suited to the requirements of functionality and information protection.
Analyse cryptosystems and cryptographic algorithms commonly used in the industry, selecting and correctly applying those best suited to each circumstance.
Learning Outcomes
RA13. Gain an in-depth understanding of the specific security elements in different operating systems and databases to support the overall security strategy within the architecture, ensuring that these complement the principles established by the various policies and regulations in place.
RA14. Gains an in-depth understanding of the various cryptographic mechanisms and techniques to be used in different scenarios, depending on the specific use case, to ensure the confidentiality of information.
RA15. Understand the principles and techniques of identity and access management in order to support the organisation’s overall cybersecurity and business strategy.
Description of the content
Mechanisms available for controlling access to information assets.
Cryptographic systems and processes.
Processes and technologies for user identification and authentication.
Processes and technologies for authorising user access to information and the systems used to process it.
To understand the security strategy and measures to be applied to systems deployed across different types of cloud.
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
Analyse techniques for designing a secure network, as well as its monitoring for the detection, investigation and response to cyber-security attacks.
Analyse the cybersecurity features inherent in modern operating systems in order to design a security system suited to the requirements of functionality and information protection.
Learning Outcomes
RA16. Develops and extends the various specific mechanisms in public, private and hybrid cloud environments in accordance with the technology strategy, delving deeper into the different mechanisms to enable coexistence with traditional environments by making use of available technologies or managed services that enable protection in such environments.
RA17. Analyses new technological models with the aim of incorporating the mitigation of any new risks that may arise into the overall cybersecurity strategy, utilising current protection standards and frameworks based on specific technologies and the appropriate processes for the purpose of each element.
Description of the content
Classification of the different types of cloud service provision and their implications for cybersecurity
Application of cybersecurity principles in cloud-based technological environments
Specific technologies for the protection of cloud environments
Allocation of cybersecurity responsibilities in the provision of cloud services
To understand the processes and tools used to identify vulnerabilities in information systems that could be exploited by an attacker.
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Design cybersecurity forensic audit methods, practices and technologies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Assess the techniques used to carry out cyberattacks in order to analyse and design security measures capable of stopping them.
Learning Outcomes
RA18. Explores and understands the various techniques used to carry out technology audits in accordance with current risk frameworks for these specific areas, understanding the different threats and their technical analysis in order to make appropriate decisions within the organisation to mitigate the various threats and identify the actors involved.
RA19. Defines and implements the set of methodologies, processes and technologies required to identify and analyse anomalies that may indicate the existence of a cyber incident, as well as the subsequent response, investigation and recovery should a breach be confirmed.
Course content
Cyber-attack strategies
Techniques, tactics and procedures applied during the various phases of a cyberattack
Jorge Calvo Martín, a graduate in Computer Engineering from the University Isabel I and Master in Artificial Intelligence from the International University of Valencia, is currently doing his PhD in Advanced Information Technology at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, focusing on natural language processing applied to affective computing. As a university lecturer, he teaches subjects in linear algebra, computer vision, cryptography and security, as well as algorithms and structures.
Objectives
To apply the knowledge acquired during the Master’s programme in a real-world work environment
Prerequisites
To have successfully completed 50% of the Master’s programme
Skills
Apply the cybersecurity knowledge acquired in a real business environment.
Learning outcomes
RA20. Applies and integrates the knowledge and skills acquired on the Master’s programme within the context of a business activity.
Course description
Apply the concepts learnt on the programme in a real-world setting. Students will join a real-world cybersecurity team and have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in that real-world setting.
Learning Activities
AV1 Virtual class
AV4 Independent study
AV5 Online tutorial
AV9 Work placement
Assessment system and criteria
SE5 External placement tutor’s report
SE6 Report by the academic supervisor of the external work placement
To understand the procedures used by an organisation to detect cyberattacks and respond in order to defend itself.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
Design a cybersecurity operations centre with the necessary capabilities for the prevention, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Design cybersecurity forensic audit methods, practices and technologies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Assess the techniques used to carry out cyberattacks in order to analyse and design security measures capable of stopping them.
Learning Outcomes
RA18. Explores and understands the various techniques used to carry out technology audits in accordance with current risk frameworks for these specific areas, understanding the different threats and their technical analysis in order to make appropriate decisions within the organisation to mitigate the various threats and identify the actors involved.
RA19. Defines and implements the set of methodologies, processes and technologies required to identify and analyse anomalies that may indicate the existence of a cyber incident, as well as the subsequent response, investigation and recovery should a breach be confirmed.
Description of the content
Processes and mechanisms required to detect and analyse anomalies that may indicate the occurrence of a cyber incident
Response methods available to minimise the impact of a cyber incident on the organisation.
Organisation of the incident response
Coordination and support bodies for incident response
To understand the strategy and security measures for protecting an organisation’s communications network.
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
Analyse the design techniques for a secure network, as well as its monitoring for the detection, investigation and response to cyber-security attacks.
Analyse the cybersecurity features inherent in modern operating systems in order to design a security system suited to the requirements of functionality and information protection.
Learning Outcomes
RA11. Identifies the various security technologies, and the principles of design and construction of security architectures, with the aim of enabling the various protection mechanisms within the organisation’s business or technological processes, following industry-standard principles or developing bespoke ones tailored to the business.
RA12. Understands and implements an appropriate strategy for protecting communications networks based on the available architecture, clearly identifying the role of each protection technology used in specific cases in order to achieve protection consistent with business needs.
Description of the content
Security threats in an organisation’s network environment
Network architectures for cybersecurity
Deployment of security measures within the network environment
To understand the strategy and security measures for protecting domestic and industrial information systems
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
Analyse techniques for designing a secure network, as well as monitoring it to detect, investigate and respond to cyber-security attacks.
Analyse the cybersecurity features inherent in modern operating systems in order to design a security system suited to the requirements of functionality and information protection.
Learning Outcomes
RA16. Develops and extends the various specific mechanisms in public, private and hybrid cloud environments in accordance with the technology strategy, delving deeper into the different mechanisms to enable coexistence with traditional environments by making use of available technologies or managed services that enable protection in such environments.
RA17. Analyses new technological models with the aim of incorporating the mitigation of any new risks that may arise into the overall cybersecurity strategy, utilising current protection standards and frameworks based on specific technologies and the appropriate processes for the purpose of each element.
Description of the content
Cybersecurity implications of deploying ‘Internet of Things’ devices
Security strategies for the protection of ‘Internet of Things’ devices
Protection of industrial control devices
Security in personal and domestic communications networks
To understand the strategy and security measures for protecting data processing systems
Prerequisites
Introduction to information technology
Introduction to communications networks
Skills
Analyse techniques for designing a secure network, as well as its monitoring for the detection, investigation and response to cyber-security attacks.
Analyse the cybersecurity features inherent in modern operating systems in order to design a security system suited to the requirements of functionality and information protection.
Analyse cryptosystems and cryptographic algorithms commonly used in the industry, selecting and correctly applying those best suited to each circumstance.
Learning Outcomes
RA13. Gain an in-depth understanding of the specific security elements in different operating systems and databases to support the overall security strategy within the architecture, ensuring that these complement the principles established by the various policies and regulations in place.
RA14. Gains an in-depth understanding of the various cryptographic mechanisms and techniques to be used in different scenarios, depending on the specific use case, to ensure the confidentiality of information.
RA15. Understand the principles and techniques of identity and access management in order to support the organisation’s overall cybersecurity and business strategy.
Course content
Security threats to information processing and storage systems
Implementation of security measures for information processing and storage equipment
To produce an original piece of work on one of the topics covered in the Master’s programme
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all other modules on the Master’s programme
Skills
To produce, present and defend an original piece of work that synthesises the cybersecurity skills acquired during the programme.
Learning outcomes
LA21. Documents and presents to an examination board an original piece of work relating to part of the content covered in the various modules of the programme.
Course content
To produce a piece of work on a specific topic related to the degree programme and to present it to an examination board.
Learning Activities
AV2 Virtual seminar
AV5 Online tutorial
AV7 Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
AV8 Public oral defence of the Master’s Thesis
Assessment system and criteria
SE 5 Master’s Thesis Report
SE 6 Defence and presentation of the Master’s Thesis before the Assessment Panel
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
Online: from the first day, you will have academic advisors who will guide your training and who will always be at your side so that you never feel alone in front of the screen. In addition, you will have at your disposal a study plan and a Virtual Campus with numerous tools such as documents, virtual classes or forums that will help you in your day-to-day work.
Flexible: you will be able to study wherever and whenever you want, with free timetables and 24/7 access to the Virtual Campus. You will be able to watch your virtual classes live or recorded, and contact your teachers by various means and at any time of the day.
Alfonso X el Sabio University: you will be a student of a prestigious university with more than 30 years of experience.
Online and/or face-to-face exams: In each exam session, you can choose between taking your exams online, from the comfort of your own home and without having to travel, or in the face-to-face venues set up by UAX.
In addition, you will have the complete availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers.
Official qualification
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
Internships and company connection
By studying Cybersecurity at the UAX you will do 150 hours of work experience in companies and you can benefit from more than 8,800 agreements between the university and major technology companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Hispasat and Telefónica, among many others.
Professionals with one year of experience in cybersecurity-related positions can validate their internships.
In addition, you will receive personalised support from professional advisors, who will help you make the most of your time and studies.
Online exams and access to Campus Hubs
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
Companies that support your training
Boost your career in cybersecurity with networking skills
Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Becoming Certified
Gain knowledge of networks, infrastructure and communication protocols to design and secure IT environments with this Packt certification, which is designed to prepare you for the Cisco CCNA certification.
International Congress on Cybersecurity PECIEE
As a highlight of our Master in Cybersecurity, our students experienced the International Congress on Cybersecurity: Business, Research and Society, the central event of the European project PECIEE developed with INCIBE.
An immersion experience in the sector:
Meeting with leaders: They attended round tables with experts from Telefónica, BBVA, Microsoft and INCIBE, debating current challenges in the sector.
Cutting-edge research: They learned about advances in AI applied to security and Post-Quantum Cryptography presented by the project's researchers.
Keynote lecture: They enjoyed the participation of the prestigious mathematician Dr. Efim Zelmanov, Fields Medal 1994.
This conference was a practical demonstration of the Master's vision: to train professionals who connect with the real ecosystem of cybersecurity, from research to business application.
Admissions process and recognition of prior learning
Recommended profile for the Master’s in Cybersecurity
The Online Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity is an officially recognised master’s programme, so you will be eligible to enrol if you have:
Graduates or engineers in Computer Science, Telecommunications and Computing
A bachelor’s degree or engineering degree in other subjects within the fields of Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, and Social and Legal Sciences, with at least two years’ demonstrable professional experience in the field of information technology.
Admissions process
To begin the process, you must provide the following documentation:
CV
Copy of your national identity card or passport.
A copy of your most recent academic qualifications relating to the degree programmes mentioned above.
Train in cybersecurity alongside the best professionals.
Juan José Sánchez Peña
Head of Studies and teacher of Threat Intelligence
PhD in Computer Science from the University of Alcalá with Cum Laude mention. He holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity, obtaining Honours in his TFM. Responsible for cybersecurity and DPD at Movistar+. More than 20 years as a teacher in different universities, both public and private.
Isabel Sánchez Sánchez
Master's Coordinator
Business Continuity Manager and head of non-financial risks at Volkswagen Bank, with a focus on operational resilience, IT risks and cybersecurity. Banking and consulting experience (KPMG, Santander, Popular) in highly regulated environments. PhD candidate at ICADE pursuing a PhD in Non-Financial Risk Management and ESG.
Gonzalo Martínez
Professor of Cybersecurity Governance
Internal Network and Cybersecurity Audit Manager at Telefónica. PhD in Information Security, 19 years of experience in telecommunications, 20 years as a university professor.
Elena Mora
Teacher of Privacy
Director of privacy and data protection at MAPFRE at corporate level, with more than 25 years of experience in privacy, data protection and risk management. Degree in Mathematics, accredited as DPO and Director of private security and with multiple certifications.
Iván García Cobo
Professor of Communications Network Security
DevOps Engineer at mlean -leading company in continuous improvement software tools for industry-. Computer Engineer with more than 15 years of professional experience, researcher on quantum cryptographic key distribution in networks and university lecturer for the last 5 years.
Beatriz Carratalá Lleó
Professor of Supply Chain Security
Lawyer and insurance broker, specialist in cybersecurity, cyber risk management and compliance. Co-founding partner of SECURIZABLE, a risk management consultancy, she leads the cyber risk area. Certified in ethical hacking and compliance expert, trainer in several educational institutions. Member of the Board of Women4cyber.
Juan Manuel Matalobos
Professor of Operating Systems and Database Security
Senior Manager BBVA. 13 years of experience in the Big 4, 10 years of experience in the financial sector and 4 years as a university professor. Experienced in the field of technology risk management and cybersecurity.
David Herrero de la Peña
Professor of Ethical Hacking
Cybersecurity technician in the Red Team of Telefónica de España. 10 years of experience in the field of private IT security and experience in university teaching and technology talks.
Ana Vázquez Meco
Lecturer in Wireless, Cellular, OT and IoT Security
Senior Telecommunications Engineer responsible for Electronic Prescription within the Official College of Pharmacists of Madrid. Responsible for the engineering, development, security and control of special protection services projects within the healthcare area and communications networks for healthcare dispensing in the Community of Madrid.
Miguel Hernández Cáceres
Professor of Information Access Control: Cryptography and Identity, Credential and Access Management
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oviedo, in post-quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms and computer algebra. Mathematician, with a Master's degree in Mathematics from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. PhD in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Oviedo, 3 years of experience as a university lecturer.
Alejandro Corletti Estrada
Professor of Cybersecurity Architectures
Director of the company "DarFe Learning & Consulting S.L.".
PhD in Computer Engineering, MBA, former Chief of Networks of the Argentinean Army, former Director of the Computer Security Research Centre of Argentina (CISI.ar), Author of 5 books on cybersecurity and 30 years of teaching experience.
Betsabeth Torres
Professor of Technology Process Safety
Computer Engineer and Master in Cybersecurity with 12 years in the technology sector, especially in the secure development of applications for means of payment. Currently Cybersecurity Manager at Atradius (GCO), leading projects for Italy, France and Nordic countries, ensuring every stage, from design to operational resilience.
Alberto Sánchez Abad
Professor of Cybersecurity Risk Management
Cybersecurity technician at Movistar Plus+, with previous experience as a security analyst at Línea Directa. Computer Engineer and Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, where he obtained the highest mark in his TFM. Recognised among the best graduates in Spain according to SEDEA.
Raquel Sánchez Rodríguez
Professor of Regulatory Framework
Law graduate specialising in Personal Data Protection (certified as a DPD under the AEPD scheme), Administrative Law and Digital Law. Member of the Data Protection Office of the Agency for Digital Administration of the Community of Madrid.
Raúl Martín Santamaría
Professor of Monitoring and Response Processes
Assistant professor at the URJC, where he teaches cybersecurity and programming. His research activity focuses on the design and automatic validation of algorithms, with special interest in optimisation and the development of efficient solutions. He actively participates in CTF competitions and specialised events in the field of cybersecurity.
Isaac Lozano Osorio
Professor of Privacy and Ethical Hacking
PhD in Artificial Intelligence, lecturer and researcher at the URJC. Member of the GRAFO group, specialising in optimisation and cybersecurity projects with CAM/EC. Founder of CiberScore and winner of the II National Cyber League of the Guardia Civil and the JNIC (2022, 2024).
Any questions? Don’t keep them to yourself – just ask us
We need to know a little bit about you so that we can provide you with a personalised service.
All fields are required
Scholarships and Grants
At UAX we know that studying is an investment, that's why we provide you with the facilities you need to access our degrees. Find out about some of our scholarships and grants:
Grants from official bodies: Community of Madrid and Ministry of Education.
Study aid for UAX excellence
Study grants for family members of UAX students
Study grants for continuity of studies UAX
Study grants for elite sportsmen and women UAX
UAX financing plans: with payment facilities in up to 10 instalments.
What do you need to access the Master in Cybersecurity Online?
The Online Master's Degree in Cybersecurity is an official academic programme that will allow you to access if you meet any of the following requirements:
Graduates/Engineers in Computer Science, Telecommunications and Computing.
Graduates/Engineers who have studied information and communications technology subjects (networks and communications, operating systems, computer architecture) in their degrees.
Graduates/Engineers/Degree holders of other degrees in the branches of: Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, with demonstrable experience of 2 years in the field of information technologies.
¿Cuánto dura el Máster en Ciberseguridad Online?
El el máster en ciberseguridad online, tiene una duración de 9 meses y es una titulación oficial de 60 créditos ECTS.
¿Cuáles son las salidas profesionales del Máster de Ciberseguridad?
El máster en seguridad informática ofrece una amplia gama de oportunidades profesionales en un campo en constante crecimiento y demanda. Algunas de las salidas profesionales para quienes completan un Master en Ciberseguridad incluyen: Ingeniería de Seguridad, Consultoría de Seguridad, Gestor de riesgos de Seguridad, Director de Seguridad y Auditoría de Sistemas.
Which bachelor's degree do I have to take to study cybersecurity?
To study cybersecurity, there is no specific bachelor's degree that is required on a compulsory basis. Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary field that combines aspects of computer science, information technology, engineering and information security. Therefore, students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity can come from different majors and bachelor's degrees.
Content related to the Master’s in Cybersecurity
23 / 06 / 2026
Por qué estudiar Seguridad Informática
08 / 06 / 2026
Ciberseguridad y Resiliencia, nuevos paradigmas de la seguridad de la información
07 / 07 / 2026
Exploit en ciberseguridad: Qué es, tipos, ejemplos y cómo defenderte
26 / 06 / 2026
¿Qué asignaturas se estudian en ciberseguridad?
25 / 06 / 2026
¿Qué salidas profesionales tiene estudiar ciberseguridad?
24 / 06 / 2026
¿Cuánto cobra un experto en Ciberseguridad?
Other related qualifications
We offer a wide range of courses, so you’re sure to find a programme that suits you.
Online
Up to 35% grant before 31 July
Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (online)
We respond to the genuine needs of our students and staff, because we believe in the continuous improvement of our results. That is why we always want to hear whatever you have to say.
If you are already part of UAX, please visit the ‘Customer Service: complaints, suggestions and compliments’ section on thevirtual campus , logging in with your username and password.
Information on the main findings of the study
You can view the various indicators via the following links:
