Cybersecurity
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Protect organisations from cyber threats by mastering security auditing, penetration testing, and incident response.
Duration
3 years
Language
In Lithuanian
Admission
Open until 2026 06 27
Cybersecurity specialisation
The Cybersecurity specialisation is oriented towards preparing information security specialists capable of protecting organisational information systems and networks from cyber threats. During studies, students gain practical skills working with security tools, performing vulnerability analysis, and conducting penetration tests.
Great emphasis is placed on network security, cryptography, incident management, and security strategy development. The specialisation prepares specialists who can work both in organisational IT security departments and in consulting companies.
Programme description
State code
6531BX010
Study field
B03 Software Systems
Qualification awarded
Professional Bachelor of Computing
Study mode and duration
Full-time, 3 years
Study volume in credits
180
Study plans
Full-time studies
Programme Leader
Ramūnas Liubertas
Ramūnas Liubertas is an experienced cybersecurity specialist and lecturer with more than 20 years of experience in the IT field. His areas of expertise include cyber threat management, strengthening organisational security, implementing complex security solutions, employee education, and practical preparation for potential incidents. Ramūnas is able to explain complex technological topics in a clear and practical way, and his experience in the VCD programme helps ensure professional content, clear direction, and real value for participants.
About the Programme
1 General Smart Technology Industry Bachelor programme subjects
Programming fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, databases, computer networks, operating systems, project management, professional ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and final thesis.
2 Cybersecurity specialisation subjects
Cybersecurity modules cover information security fundamentals, cryptography, network security, penetration testing, security auditing, incident management, cloud security, secure programming, and cyber law. Students learn to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and develop security strategies.
Cybersecurity is a specialization within the Smart Technology Industry study programme. Admission is carried out through LAMA BPO or directly at Vilnius Design College.
Full-time studies – EUR 1,539 per semester.
Graduates of the Cybersecurity specialization can work as cybersecurity specialists, SOC analysts, incident management specialists, and security architects. They can also develop and maintain secure software and information systems.
Curriculum
Semester 1Year 1
Programming Fundamentals5 ECTS
Computer Networks5 ECTS
Computer Science Fundamentals10 ECTS
Operating Systems10 ECTS
Semester 2Year 1
Information Security Fundamentals10 ECTS
Database Security10 ECTS
Cryptography10 ECTS
Linux Administration10 ECTS
Semester 3Year 2
Network Security5 ECTS
Penetration Testing5 ECTS
Security Auditing10 ECTS
Creative Practice10 ECTS
Semester 4Year 2
Incident Management10 ECTS
Cloud Security10 ECTS
Secure Programming10 ECTS
Semester 5Year 3
Cyber Law and Ethics10 ECTS
Security Strategies10 ECTS
Semester 6Year 3
Design Studio15 ECTS
Final Project15 ECTS