EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
6B06328 – Information Security Systems
- What is this program about?
- Career opportunities
- How is the learning process organized?
- What will you study?
- Technical and material support
- International opportunities, career, and entrepreneurship
- Student housing
- Military department
The Information Security Systems program focuses on training professionals capable of protecting digital data and preventing cyber threats. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical cybersecurity skills, including network defense, ethical hacking, and cryptography. The main goal is to prepare IT specialists who can ensure the security and resilience of modern information systems.
Graduates can work as Information Security Engineers, Cybersecurity Analysts, Network Administrators, Penetration Testers, Data Protection Officers, Security Auditors, or System Administrators. Employment opportunities are available in IT companies, financial institutions, telecoms, government agencies, and industrial enterprises.
The program emphasizes practical training through hands-on labs, attack simulations, security audits, and international certification tracks (Cisco, CEH, CompTIA). Courses are taught in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
- Network and information system security;
- Cryptography and data protection;
- Secure software development (OWASP, Secure Code);
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS);
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing;
- Information security policy and legal frameworks.
Students have access to cybersecurity labs, servers, and virtualized environments with tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Splunk. The university provides a realistic, industry-level learning experience.
Students can participate in academic mobility programs (Erasmus+, Mevlana) and internships abroad. The ALT University “CyberLab” and “Startup Hub” provide opportunities to launch and develop innovative cybersecurity projects.
Modern dormitories with Wi-Fi, study rooms, libraries, kitchens, and recreation areas are available to ensure a comfortable living and learning environment.
Students can complete military training at the university and obtain the rank of Reserve Lieutenant after graduation.
