Scientific paper ID 1471 : 2017/3

Network and information security is essential for both the public and the private sectors of the economy and for the protection of critical management information infrastructures. In recent years, network and information systems of various organizations are potentially affected by increasingly frequent security incidents, that are more complex and on a larger scale. To promote a more sophisticated culture of network and information security in the European Union, the European Community has established the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA).

The present paper addresses relevant network and information security issues raised by the European Parliament”s Directive on measures to ensure a high level of network and information security in the European Union. The human factor remains the weakest part of cybersecurity, therefore the importance of the preparedness of the work force in this field is increasing. We focus on the exceptional relevance and necessity of creating a new Master of Science (MS) program “Network and Information Security” (NIS) to meet the ments of the National Strategy and the National NIS Cooperation Plan. We share some innovative visions, ideas and practices in the program that ensure its strategic relevance in the future.