In an increasingly connected and globalized world, cybersecurity stands as a cornerstone for the protection of information and the preservation of digital identity. ENTI-UB, a pioneering center in creating official degrees and higher-level training cycles dedicated to the training of professionals in programming, artistic design, production, music, etc., of video games and Serious Games (applied games), goes one step further and For the 2024-2025 academic year, it offers the first university degree in Cybersecurity in Catalonia.
At a time when technology drives most everyday activities, information security is a critical priority for governments, businesses and individuals. Studying cybersecurity is not only a training choice, but a strategic decision to face the challenges of the digital society and an attractive job opportunity. According to the report "Analysis and diagnosis of cybersecurity talent in Spain", prepared by the National Cybersecurity Institute, in 2024 more than 83,000 cybersecurity professionals will be needed.
The demand for professionals with specific training in cybersecurity led ENTI-UB to launch a higher degree training cycle in Administration of Computer Systems and Networks with a Cybersecurity profile. These studies train students to configure, manage and maintain computer systems, guaranteeing the functionality and integrity of the system's resources and services, with the required quality and complying with current regulations.
Now, this private center attached to the University of Barcelona – which guarantees the educational quality of its degrees – reinforces its training in the field of ICT with the pioneering university degree in Cybersecurity in Catalonia. A university training that provides students with the tools and skills necessary to address emerging threats in this area.
The Cybersecurity degree program will follow the learning by doing methodology, in which there is no distinction between theory and practice, and where students immerse themselves in real situations and challenges. This approach, which is carried out in all the training offered by the school, ensures that future graduates not only understand theoretical concepts, but also gain practical experience, preparing them to face real-world situations.
The new four-year degree from ENTI and the UB will provide continuity to graduates of the higher degree training cycle who want to continue their training path, and will allow university training to those students who until now could not access this option specifically.
The relationship with the professional world is a distinctive characteristic of ENTI-UB. The center collaborates with leading companies in cybersecurity and information technologies, ensuring that its curriculum is aligned with the latest trends and market demands, and has expert faculty in the academic and professional field. In addition, it has signed internship agreements with more than 120 companies, which provides its students with valuable opportunities for immersion in the work environment.
ENTI-UB is not only concerned with imparting technical knowledge, but also encourages critical thinking and innovation among its students. "Our commitment goes beyond conventional education, aspiring to train professionals who are not only experts in their field, but also visionaries capable of anticipating future challenges," notes the center's management.
Since its founding in 2013, with the creation of the first official university degree in Video Game Development, the center has been growing in courses and students in various fields in which digital technologies are applied: from the design and development of video games to production. musical, through digital art, 3D animation and virtual reality or the metaverse. To achieve this, ENTI-UB has state-of-the-art facilities, with recording studios, computer rooms for programming, consoles, etc.
ENTI-UB is a school that trains professionals in the technology sector of tomorrow in all those sectors where technology, creativity and professionalism go hand in hand.
