Introduction to Information Security Requirements

The Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with the Erasmus Office of the University of Nicosia (UNIC), announces a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Information Security Requirements (3 ECTS), which will take place online (1-12 June 2026) and at UNIC premises (15-19 June 2026).

The BIP was successfully offered at Örebro University in the academic year 2024/2025. Hence, this will be the second time that this BIP is offered.

BIP Participant Universities are University of Nicosia (Cyprus), Örebro University, (Sweden) and University of Salerno (Italy). NEOLAiA partners are also welcomed to participate in the BIP by expressing their interest to the UNIC BIP organizers. All participants will receive 3 ECTS upon the completion of the course.

One of the challenges in software system development is to understand information security requirements that need to be fulfilled. The focus of this course is how to analyze and evaluate information security requirements and to communicate these requirements with other relevant actors in the system development life cycle. Different methods for information security requirement engineering are covered. This course also develops students’ skills in presenting information security requirements in both writing and speech.

Cost

There is no additional fee/tuition for the course other than what you pay at your home University

• Costs for travel, accommodation and food during the on-site week is paid by the student
• Contact your home university for information on Erasmus+ scholarship for participation

Accommodation

You may proceed with your own accommodation arrangements for your stay in Nicosia. A reasonable option may be the following:

Airport Transfers

There are two airports operating in Cyprus:

• Larnaca International Airport (LCA) – Glafcos Clerides is Cyprus’ main international gateway and the largest of the country’s two commercial airports.
• Paphos International Airport (PFO) is the country’s second largest airport, after Larnaca International Airport.

Transportation from/to airports:

• Kapnos Airport Shuttle offers the only shuttle service between Nicosia, Larnaka International Airport and Paphos Airport. Seats can be reserved through the company’s website. The current fare is at 9€ per route.
• Taxis are always available (24hrs) at both airports for your transfer to Nicosia. Taxis can be booked by phone, or hired directly from the street, and are equipped with taximeters – the use of which is obligatory. Charging commences upon the passenger entering the taxi, and is based on the chart which can be found here

Contact

For more information and questions regarding the short course, please contact Prof. Harald Gjermundrød at [email protected]