Data privacy & Cybersecurity
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Master the fundamentals of modern data protection, risk management, and cybersecurity governance in a European and international context.
Data privacy and cybersecurity are essential pillars for protecting organizational assets, safeguarding personal data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining digital trust. In an environment shaped by rapid technological advances, global cyber threats, evolving legal frameworks, and digital transformation, organizations and institutions seek professionals capable of understanding, analysing, and mitigating security risks with rigor, strategy, and legal responsibility.
The Higher Professional Program in Data Privacy & Cybersecurity (1 Year) at EBS European Business School Greece is a university-level program designed to prepare individuals to thrive across corporate cybersecurity, compliance, risk assessment, digital forensics, and data protection sectors, as well as IT governance and security management.
Delivered at our campus at Lagoumitzi Avenue 24 in the Kallithea area of Athens, and offered in on-campus, hybrid, or online formats, this program combines solid theoretical foundations, applied case studies, and a concrete understanding of European and international data governance frameworks.
Program Overview
Structured over a full academic year, the program provides:
- A deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, digital threat landscapes, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Core foundations of data protection laws, regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001), and privacy policy implementation.
- Key mechanisms of network security, incident response, vulnerability management, and digital resilience.
- Principles of organizational security culture, employee awareness, and ethical governance.
- Insights into international cyber threat intelligence, cross-border data transfer rules, and privacy architectures.
- Analysis of European digital regulations, data protection frameworks, and global cybersecurity standards.
The pedagogical approach relies on practical case studies, applied exercises, vulnerability evaluation simulations, and supervised security audit projects tailored for university students and working professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the 1-year program, learners will be able to:
- Understand cybersecurity mechanisms and data privacy dynamics within European and global settings.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret technical vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and risk frameworks.
- Apply core principles of data protection, cybersecurity governance, and international privacy guidelines.
- Assess organizational cybersecurity readiness and digital risk management structures.
- Analyse complex cyber threat environments, privacy architectures, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute effectively to IT compliance, security operations, risk management, or organizational data protection settings.
Who Is This Program For?
- Students looking to specialize in cybersecurity, privacy law, or IT compliance.
- Young Professionals seeking to strengthen their skills in risk management, data governance, or IT support roles.
- Entrepreneurs and Project Managers wanting to master digital risk, compliance, and corporate security governance.
- Career Changers transitioning into data protection, cybersecurity management, compliance, or risk analysis sectors.
- International Learners wishing to gain a European perspective on regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NIS2) and cybersecurity practices.
Career Opportunities
- Assistant Data Protection Officer (DPO) / Compliance Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst / Junior Security Consultant
- IT Risk & Governance Analyst
- Information Security Support Specialist
- Privacy & Regulatory Compliance Associate
- Incident Response & Digital Forensics Assistant
- Corporate Security & Awareness Coordinator
- Technology Risk & Audit Assistant
Why Choose the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Program at EBS Greece?
- Structured 1-Year Professional University Program: Comprehensive, targeted, and focused curriculum tailored to modern digital demands.
- Academic & Applied Approach: Rigorous coursework paired with practical technical and legal applications.
- Real-World Case Studies: Engage with actual security audits, risk evaluations, and data breach response simulations.
- International Academic Environment: Study alongside diverse peers in a vibrant European capital.
- Flexible Learning Formats: On-campus, hybrid, and online options tailored to your schedule.
- Athens Campus Location: Located at Lagoumitzi Avenue 24, Kallithea—a prime urban hub connecting academia and industry.
- Academic Mobility & Pathways: Opportunities for academic progression and collaboration with partner institutions.
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