Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Leadership and Management
In a world under constant digital threat, companies are not looking for technicians; they are looking for cybersecurity leaders
The job market has a problem: there is a shortage of experts who understand both the technology and the strategy needed to confront cyberthreats. Companies no longer only need technicians; they are looking for leaders with a 360° vision who can address every threat.
Nebrija University’s Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Leadership and Management was created to train the professional who does not yet exist. We have designed a unique curriculum that gives you the tools not only to protect systems but also to lead any organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
Throughout this program:
- You will acquire advanced techniques: You will learn to protect systems, networks, and data using the tools and methodologies professionals use, staying one step ahead of cyberthreats.
- You will become a strategic leader: You will not only execute; you will learn to lead teams, manage complex projects, and make critical decisions, preparing you for leadership roles such as CISO (Chief Information Security Officer).
- You will master the applicable legal framework: You will apply key laws and regulations, such as the GDPR and Spain’s National Security Scheme (ENS), to ensure your security strategies are robust and compliant, protecting your organization from legal and financial risk.
- You will innovate to anticipate the future: Cybersecurity evolves every day. You will gain the tools and mindset to adapt, research new threats, and develop creative solutions that meet tomorrow’s technological challenges.
At Nebrija University, we do not just train you for a job; we prepare you to lead one of the most crucial and in-demand professions.
A unique university environment, transformed and modernized to adapt to the teaching needs of today's society. It is home to the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Law and International Relations, and the Higher Polytechnic School.
Why Study the Grado en Dirección y Gestión de la Ciberseguridad
Partnerships with Leading Organizations
The Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of the Interior, the General Council of the Judiciary, CITCO, Salesforce, Accenture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Santander, and Eulen are some of the degree’s partners. They validate the entire training process and offer internships to all students, providing a first-hand view of the sector.
Triple modality
The program may be taken in person at the Polytechnic and Social Sciences Campus (Madrid-Princesa, in the center of Madrid), in a blended format, or 100% online. This allows you to balance personal and professional life with your studies without sacrificing Nebrija University’s hallmark quality and academic excellence.
In the best facilities
Computer labs with specialized software such as Autopsy, Cellebrite, FOCA, FTK Imager, Palantir, and OWASP ZAP.
Curriculum
All our degrees and curricula have been prepared in accordance with the new guidelines established by current legislation, having already been verified by the National Agency for Quality Assessment.
The student must take 240 credits
First year 60 ECTS
First Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Introduction to Computer Science
- 6 ECTS | Programming Fundamentals
- 6 ECTS | Risk Analysis and Management
- 6 ECTS | Fundamental Rights in Cyberspace
- 6 ECTS | Elements of Intelligence and Cyber Intelligence
Second Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Structure of Networks and Information Systems I
- 6 ECTS | Physical and Logical Security
- 6 ECTS | Principles of Logic, Calculus, and Mathematics
- 6 ECTS | International Standards and Regulations in Information Security
- 6 ECTS | Professional Competences I
Second year 60 ECTS
First Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Expert Digital Forensics
- 6 ECTS | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Data Protection and Security
- 6 ECTS | Cryptography
- 6 ECTS | Database Fundamentals
- 6 ECTS | Structure of Networks and Information Systems II
Second Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Security Management and Security ROI Analysis
- 6 ECTS | Criminal Law Applied to Cybersecurity: Computer Crimes
- 6 ECTS | Hardware Hacking
- 3 ECTS | Blockchain Technologies, Smart Contracts, and Cryptocurrencies
- 3 ECTS | Structures and Organizations in the Field of Cybersecurity: Cooperation Mechanisms
- 6 ECTS | Professional Competences II
Third Year 60 ECTS
>First Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Technological Innovation in the Service of Security
- 6 ECTS | Ethical Hacking I
- 6 ECTS | Principles and Fundamentals of Open-Source Intelligence: OSINT and Social Engineering
- 6 ECTS | Malware and Ransomware Analysis
- 6 ECTS | Hybrid Threats and Disinformation Campaigns
Second Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Secure Software Development
- 6 ECTS | Artificial Intelligence and Security
- 6 ECTS | Cybersecurity: Advanced Offensive and Defensive Tools
- 6 ECTS | Big Data and Data Management
- 6 ECTS | Business Economics and Management of Cybersecurity Services
Fourth year 60 ECTS
First Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Advanced Digital Forensics
- 6 ECTS | Cybersecurity Communication and Crisis Management
- 3 ECTS | Cyber Threat Intelligence
- 3 ECTS | Counterintelligence
- 6 ECTS | Advanced Programming
- 6 ECTS | Internships
Second Semester 30 ECTS- 6 ECTS | Management, Ethics, and Leadership in Technology and Cybersecurity
- 3 ECTS | Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructures
- 3 ECTS | IoT Security
- 6 ECTS | Project Management and Design Thinking
- 6 ECTS | Corporate Compliance in Cybersecurity
- 6 ECTS | Final Degree Project
Information of these subjects
- 6 ECTS | Professional Competencies I
- 6 ECTS | Professional Competencies II
6 credits will be awarded based on the various activities students undertake throughout their degree. These credits will be awarded for university cultural, sports, student representation, solidarity, and cooperation activities, or for taking one of the following courses: Human Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility.
This course is designed to enhance students’ practical training, under the ongoing supervision of the University’s Professional Careers Department, the academic department responsible for the degree program, and the collaborating company or institution where the internship takes place. Students receive guidance in selecting an internship and benefit from continuous monitoring and mentoring, with a focus on each student’s individual professional development.
More information on Business InternshipsThis project consists of research and applied assignments carried out by the student under the supervision of one or more faculty members from the department and, in some cases, professionals from the business sector. Students may choose from a selection of proposed topics.
Nebrija University, which is committed to languages and quality, provides the student with added value with the Diploma in English Professional Communication, which will allow him/her to achieve with confidence the competence demanded to successfully join the labor market.
It corresponds to level C1.
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Official Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity Leadership and Management
The candidate for this program seeks to understand the digital ecosystem in its entirety and is motivated by the protection of information and digital infrastructure. Prospective students may include people with a background in computer science and programming who want to specialize in cybersecurity, as well as those who want to learn how to identify and mitigate cyber threats. It may also appeal to those who already manage IT systems and seek advanced security knowledge, and to technology entrepreneurs interested in creating innovative solutions in this field. In addition, this Bachelor's degree is suitable for students who, although they lack prior technical training, are motivated to understand and contribute to the security of the digital environment, and for those who, although unsure about their career interests, wish to secure a position in a high-demand field. Students will become key and necessary figures within the company, understanding all the needs, technical requirements, legal imperatives, etc., that are necessary for the proper development of the company.
240 ECTS credits.
Minimum 12 ECTS and maximum 90 ECTS per registration and academic period
Center responsible:School of Law and International Relations
Available places: - Classroom attendance: 45
- Blended: 60
- Online: 60
Tipo de Enseñanza: Classroom attendance / Blended /Online
Academic year in which it was implemented: 2025-2026
Languages: Spanish
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- K1: Know and apply the fundamental principles of computer science and programming to develop secure solutions.
- K2: Identify and manage databases, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information.
- K3: Recognize and apply the necessary physical security measures to protect people and computer assets.
- K4: Analyze and manage risks in digital environments, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- K5: Understand fundamental rights in cyberspace and their application to the protection of personal data.
- K6: Explain the legal and ethical aspects related to cybersecurity, including international and European regulations.
- K7: Describe the structure of networks and information systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
- K8: Conduct digital forensics to investigate cybersecurity incidents.
- K9: Apply international standards to establish information security management systems.
- K10: Use advanced cryptography techniques to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- K11: Analyze malware and ransomware, developing strategies for their detection and neutralization.
- K12: Implement advanced offensive and defensive tools to assess and improve organizational security.
- H1: Apply risk analysis and management techniques to identify and mitigate threats in digital environments.
- H2: Use tools to assess the security of computer systems and networks.
- H3: Execute cybersecurity strategies across infrastructure, ensuring protection against cyberattacks.
- H4: Prepare expert digital forensics reports to document and analyze security incidents.
- H5: Plan and implement security measures in secure software development, integrating secure programming practices.
- H6: Demonstrate effective communication and crisis management skills in cybersecurity situations, coordinating incident responses.
- C1: Act with ethics and professional responsibility in cybersecurity management, respecting fundamental rights in cyberspace and international regulations.
- C2: Apply the knowledge acquired in the degree in real-world contexts, actively participating in multidisciplinary work teams within the field of cybersecurity.
- C3: Apply the knowledge acquired in the degree in the development, presentation, and public defense of an original work in cybersecurity, demonstrating a synthesis of the learning outcomes achieved.
- C4: Lead security incident response teams, integrating technical knowledge and management skills to offer effective solutions.
- C5: Communicate the results of security analyses and assessments effectively to different audiences, including industry professionals and institutional decision-makers.
- C6: Develop and implement innovative strategies to protect critical infrastructures against cyber threats, using advanced technologies and secure practices.
- C7: Promote a culture of security within organizations by fostering ongoing training and cybersecurity awareness among all team members.
Online Study
Awards to Global Campus Nebrija
For pre-admission and admission purposes, the candidate will be evaluated on a scale of 0 to 10 points, taking into account the following criteria and percentages:
- Academic record [60%]: The candidate’s grades in previous studies will be assessed.
- Structured personal interview [30%]: The candidate’s suitability will be evaluated based on experience, knowledge, and the technical and professional skills required to successfully pursue the intended studies. Motivation and attitudes will also be assessed, as well as other personal factors that contribute to proper fit with the chosen program. The interview may be conducted in the language in which the studies are taught.
- Candidate presentation document [10%]: In a personally prepared document, the candidate will explain their motivation and interest in the studies applied for, as well as any other personal circumstances considered relevant to the selection process.
Additionally, candidates must pass a specific competency test to determine the basic knowledge and minimum level required to undertake the degree; this may be assessed by the Program Management during the structured personal interview, if deemed appropriate.
If the candidate’s native language is not Spanish, they must demonstrate a B2 level of Spanish with an accepted certificate.
Employability
Career Opportunities
- Cybersecurity Analyst: The student will be able to play a crucial role in protecting an organization’s information and systems by identifying and responding appropriately to potential threats, investigating security incidents, and taking measures to mitigate damage.
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO): The student will be able to perform the functions of the person responsible for a company’s technology strategy, designing and leading the implementation of technologies that support the company’s business objectives, and overseeing the technology team to ensure projects are executed efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): The student will have the knowledge and skills to assume responsibility for leading a company’s information technology (IT) department, ensuring that the technological infrastructure aligns with business objectives. This role includes implementing and maintaining information systems, as well as managing data security.
- Cybersecurity Architect: Designing, building, and maintaining an organization’s security infrastructure, including risk assessment and identifying vulnerabilities in its computer systems and networks.
- OSINT Investigator: An open-source research specialist responsible for collecting, analyzing, and using publicly available information to support decision-making in various areas of interest within the organization.
- Data Protection Officer: This mandatory role for many organizations is responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Duties include informing and advising the controller or processor and employees about their obligations in data protection.
- Cybersecurity Communications Advisor: The student will also have the skills to play a vital role in managing cybersecurity-related communications within an organization, including developing and executing communication strategies to inform employees about security best practices and how to respond to cybersecurity incidents. This role will be particularly relevant in shaping the organization’s compliance plans.
Internships
Nebrija University maintains collaboration agreements with some of the best companies and institutions in the sector for the Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Forensic Sciences, including:<
Nebrija ProfesionalEmployability recognized in the Rankings
The commitment of Nebrija University to the academic requirement, training in leading companies and institutions, innovation in multidisciplinary programs and international projection, places the University in the top positions of the most important rankings.
The International Ranking QS Stars awards Nebrija University the maximum score in the quality and satisfaction of students in teaching, employability of the graduates and the internationalization of the institution.
The national rankings also recognize Nebrija University as the first Spanish university in teaching and second in employability, highlighting its performance in research, knowledge transfer and internationalization.
The Bologna Declaration formalized the principles on which the European Higher Education Area should be based: quality, mobility, diversity, competitiveness and employment growth.
From this, Nebrija stands as an academic model of reference, educating students with excellent individual behavior, interaction with their environment and motivated by and for constant and continuous training. The Nebrija Institute of Professional Skills works every day to achieve the differentiation of our students through the development of attitudes and skills.
The main objective is for students to achieve the best of themselves through the development and empowerment of their personal skills and resources through personal self-knowledge.
In addition, some of the professional skills that are worked on within the three seminars are those related to interpersonal skills and active communication skills and negotiation, indispensable for our students to know how to transmit ideas, to argue them, to provide information and opinions in an adequate, clear and convincing way.
Within what will be their work performance, other aspects such as teamwork, conflict resolution and project management ability will be worked on.
In the third block, skills worked on are those aimed at increasing the student's employability. They will work with tools and techniques for job searching, and perform tasks that achieve in the student a greater use of their personal skills.
For all this we have currently active experts in selection of people, professionals dedicated to personal and professional training and professionals dedicated to the world of communication and the arts.
In this way, and in a complementary way to his/her specific training, we help the student create a differentiating pattern in the social and business environment in which he/she will be immersed when he/she finishes his/her studies.
International
Nebrija University’s Department of International Programs constantly monitors agreements with the most prestigious universities.
Your Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Leadership and Management
Opening ceremony of the academic year
Opening Ceremony of the academic year at Nebrija University's Madrid-Princesa Campus
Graduation Ceremonies | BACHELOR'S
Graduation of the academic year at Nebrija University's La Berzosa Campus
TEDxUNebrija. Alphas: the impregnable algorithm
Nebrija University organized a TEDx event for the third consecutive year, which took place at the Madrid-Princesa Campus, and was part of the year-long celebration of the 5th Centenary of Antonio de Nebrija. Under the title Alphas: the impregnable algorithm, TEDxUNebrija vindicated the validity of humanism in today's world and reflects on what is unique in human beings as a way of surviving the expansion of machines.
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IMPULSA I. Nebrija Employment Conference
The 1st Edition of IMPULSA is born, the conference in which Nebrija talent and companies connect; it is organized by Nebrija Alumni and the Professional Careers department. From first-year students to former students, we will give you the keys to continue improving your professional growth.