Doctoral Program
The National Higher School of Cybersecurity (NSCS) is committed to training highly qualified researchers and experts in computer science and cybersecurity. These professionals are equipped to design, develop, and secure systems, infrastructures, and applications, and to protect data while mastering the regulatory, technological, and organizational frameworks of cybersecurity.
The doctoral program also aims to meet the growing demand for advanced skills in cybersecurity across the academic and industrial sectors, as well as within public and private institutions.
A further primary objective is to strengthen the academic staff of the School and other national universities by training and qualifying new specialized teachers and researchers. Ultimately, this training seeks to bolster national scientific research and innovation, supporting an ecosystem that promotes national security and digital sovereignty.
Finally, This doctoral training aims to develop national capacities in scientific research and innovation, while supporting the establishment of an academic and technological ecosystem that promotes the country's digital security and sovereignty.
Specific Objectives
- Original Research: Developing scientific and technical skills that enable doctoral students to conduct innovative research in cybersecurity.
- Expert Design: Training experts to design secure architectures, protocols, and applications, and to develop strategies against cyber threats.
- Risk Management: Strengthening capacities for analysis, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Applied Innovation: Promoting creativity and applied research among new researchers.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Encouraging the integration of cryptography, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, networks, and governance.
Pedagogical Goals
Theoretical Depth
Scientific Communication
Career Preparation
Partnerships
Application Domains
The doctoral training programme in cybersecurity applies to a wide range of sectors such as industry, energy, transport, health, defence, finance, digital services, public administration, etc.
Doctoral students will have the opportunity to collaborate with administrations, public institutions, and laboratories to develop concrete IT solutions tailored to the national context.
These efforts contribute to a national cybersecurity ecosystem, fostering digital sovereignty and trust in information systems. The doctoral program applies to a wide spectrum of sectors, including: