Incorporate the main techniques of leadership in technology and information, advancing decisively towards the position of Chief Information Officer” 

New technologies have boosted the development of multiple professional areas by introducing innovative models that not only speed up procedures, but also enhance their safety. However, these technologies are constantly evolving, thanks to research that drives the creation of more advanced applications and tools. CIOs play a key role in selecting and managing the right technologies for each business area. 

For this reason, this professional figure is becoming increasingly important in the business world. This Advanced master’s degree program addresses essential topics such as the design of programs, applications and operating systems, as well as concepts such as electromagnetism, circuits and computer architecture. TECH goes further by integrating up-to-date knowledge of business administration, offering an integral vision to optimize strategic decision making. 

The methodological approach, focused on practice, combines theory with real cases, maximizing the effectiveness of learning. With a 100% online format, the program allows you to study from anywhere and manage your time flexibly. An indispensable opportunity to advance professionally in a high-demand field. 

Drive business value with effective management of information systems, a key to organizational success” 

This Advanced master’s degree in Information Systems Management (CIO, Chief Information Officer) contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Information Systems   
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Information Systems Management (CIO, Chief Information Officer) 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Access a practical method that combines theory and real cases for an effective and current learning” 

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the Information Systems field, who pour into this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from reference companies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Discover the latest trends in technology applied to information systems with this innovative program"

Take advantage of a 100% online format that allows you to study from anywhere and manage your time flexibly"

The teaching materials of this Advanced master’s degree, developed by a team of experts in information systems and business management, offer a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to the latest technological trends and their impact on the business environment. The curriculum combines theory and practice to address advanced information technology tools, innovative strategies and digital business models that optimize processes, increase productivity and promote data-driven decisions. In addition, the content delves into systems integration and technology resource management, preparing students to lead the digital transformation and enhance business growth in a competitive and constantly evolving environment.  

You will help companies boost their performance through advanced technological solutions and innovative management strategies” 

Module 1. Leadership, Ethics, and CSR

1.1. Globalization and Governance

1.1.1. Globalization and Trends: Market Internationalization
1.1.2. Economic Environment and Corporate Governance
1.1.3. Accountability

1.2. Leadership

1.2.1. Intercultural Environment
1.2.2. Leadership and Business Management
1.2.3. Management Roles and Responsibilities

1.3. Business Ethics

1.3.1. Ethics and Integrity
1.3.2. Ethical Behavior in Companies
1.3.3. Deontology, Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
1.3.4. Fraud and Corruption Prevention

1.4. Sustainability

1.4.1. Business and Sustainable Development
1.4.2. Social, Environmental, and Economic Impact
1.4.3. The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs

1.5. Corporate Social Responsibility

1.5.1. Corporate Social Responsibility
1.5.2. Roles and Responsibilities
1.5.3. Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility

Module 2. Strategic Direction and Executive Management

2.1. Organizational Analysis and Design

2.1.1. Organizational Culture
2.1.2. Organizational Analysis
2.1.3. Designing the Organizational Structure

2.2. Corporate Strategy

2.2.1. Corporate-Level Strategy
2.2.2. Types of Corporate-Level Strategies
2.2.3. Determining the Corporate Strategy
2.2.4. Corporate Strategy and Reputational Image

2.3. Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation

2.3.1. Strategic Thinking
2.3.2. Strategic Planning and Formulation
2.3.3. Sustainability and Corporate Strategy

2.4. Strategy Models and Patterns

2.4.1. Wealth, Value, and Return on Investments
2.4.2. Corporate Strategy: Methodologies
2.4.3. Growing and Consolidating the Corporate Strategy

2.5. Strategic Management

2.5.1. Strategic Mission, Vision, and Values
2.5.2. Balanced Scorecard
2.5.3. Analyzing, Monitoring, and Evaluating the Corporate Strategy
2.5.4. Strategic Management and Reporting

2.6. Implementing and Executing Strategy

2.6.1. Strategic Implementation: Objectives, Actions and Impacts
2.6.2. Supervision and Strategic Alignment
2.6.3. Continuous Improvement Approach

2.7. Executive Management

2.7.1. Integrating Functional Strategies into the Global Business Strategies
2.7.2. Management Policy and Processes
2.7.3. Knowledge Management

2.8. Analyzing and Solving Cases/Problems

2.8.1. Problem Solving Methodology
2.8.2. Case Method
2.8.3. Positioning and Decision-Making

Module 3. People and Talent Management

3.1. Organizational Behavior

3.1.1. Organizational Theory
3.1.2. Key Factors for Change in Organizations
3.1.3. Corporate Strategies, Types, and Knowledge Management

3.2. Strategic People Management

3.2.1. Job Design, Recruitment, and Selection
3.2.2. Human Resources Strategic Plan: Design and Implementation
3.2.3. Job Analysis: Design and Selection of People
3.2.4. Training and Professional Development

3.3. Management and Leadership Development

3.3.1. Management Skills: 21st Century Skills and Abilities
3.3.2. Non-Managerial Skills
3.3.3. Map of Skills and Abilities
3.3.4. Leadership and People Management

3.4. Change Management

3.4.1. Performance Analysis
3.4.2. Strategic Approach
3.4.3. Change Management: Key Factors, Process Design and Management
3.4.4. Continuous Improvement Approach

3.5. Negotiation and Conflict Management

3.5.1. Negotiation Objectives: Differentiating Elements
3.5.2. Effective Negotiation Techniques
3.5.3. Conflicts: Factors and Types
3.5.4. Efficient Conflict Management: Negotiation and Communication

3.6. Executive Communication

3.6.1. Performance Analysis
3.6.2. Leading Change. Resistance to Change
3.6.3. Managing Change Processes
3.6.4. Managing Multicultural Teams

3.7. Team Management and People Performance

3.7.1. Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Environment
3.7.2. Team and People Management
3.7.3. Coaching and People Performance
3.7.4. Executive Meetings: Planning and Time Management

3.8. Knowledge and Talent Management

3.8.1. Identifying Knowledge and Talent in Organizations
3.8.2. Corporate Knowledge and Talent Management Models
3.8.3. Creativity and Innovation

Module 4. Economic and Financial Management

4.1. Economic Environment

4.1.1. Organizational Theory
4.1.2. Key Factors for Change in Organizations
4.1.3. Corporate Strategies, Types, and Knowledge Management

4.2. Executive Accounting

4.2.1. International Accounting Framework
4.2.2. Introduction to the Accounting Cycle
4.2.3. Company Financial Statements
4.2.4. Analysis of Financial Statements: Decision-Making

4.3. Budget and Management Control

4.3.1. Budgetary Planning
4.3.2. Management Control: Design and Objectives
4.3.3. Supervision and Reporting

4.4. Corporate Tax Responsibility

4.4.1. Corporate Tax Responsibility
4.4.2. Tax Procedure: A Case-Country Approach

4.5. Corporate Control Systems

4.5.1. Types of Control
4.5.2. Legal/Regulatory Compliance
4.5.3. Internal Auditing
4.5.4. External Auditing

4.6. Financial Management

4.6.1. Introduction to Financial Management
4.6.2. Financial Management and Corporate Strategy
4.6.3. Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Managerial Skills

4.7. Financial Planning

4.7.1. Business Models and Financing Needs
4.7.2. Financial Analysis Tools
4.7.3. Short-Term Financial Planning
4.7.4. Long-Term Financial Planning

4.8. Corporate Financial Strategy

4.8.1. Corporate Financial Investments
4.8.2. Strategic Growth: Types

4.9. Macroeconomic Context

4.9.1. Macroeconomic Analysis
4.9.2. Economic Indicators
4.9.3. Economic Cycle

4.10. Strategic Financing

4.10.1. Banking Business: Current Environment
4.10.2. Risk Analysis and Management

4.11. Money and Capital Markets

4.11.1. Fixed Income Market
4.11.2. Equity Market
4.11.3. Valuation of Companies

4.12. Analyzing and Solving Cases/Problems

4.12.1. Problem Solving Methodology
4.12.2. Case Method

Module 5. Operations and Logistics Management

5.1. Operations Management

5.1.1. Define the Operations Strategy
5.1.2. Supply Chain Planning and Control
5.1.3. Indicator Systems

5.2. Purchasing Management

5.2.1. Stock Management
5.2.2. Warehouse Management
5.2.3. Purchasing and Procurement Management

5.3. Supply Chain Management (I)

5.3.1. Costs and Efficiency of the Operations Chain
5.3.2. Change in Demand Patterns
5.3.3. Change in Operations Strategy

5.4. Supply Chain Management (II). Implementation

5.4.1. Lean Manufacturing/Lean Thinking
5.4.2. Logistics Management
5.4.3. Purchasing

5.5. Logistical Processes

5.5.1. Organization and Management by Processes
5.5.2. Procurement, Production, Distribution
5.5.3. Quality, Quality Costs, and Tools
5.5.4. After-Sales Service

5.6. Logistics and Customers

5.6.1. Demand Analysis and Forecasting
5.6.2. Sales Forecasting and Planning
5.6.3. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replacement

5.7. International Logistics

5.7.1. Customs, Export and Import processes
5.7.2. Methods and Means of International Payment
5.7.3. International Logistics Platforms

5.8. Competing through Operations

5.8.1. Innovation in Operations as a Competitive Advantage in the Company
5.8.2. Emerging Technologies and Sciences
5.8.3. Information Systems in Operations

Module 6. Information Systems Management

6.1. Information Systems Management

6.1.1. Business Information Systems
6.1.2. Strategic Decisions
6.1.3. The Role of the CIO

6.2. Information Technology and Business Strategy

6.2.1. Company and Industry Sector Analysis
6.2.2. Online Business Models
6.2.3. The Value of IT in a Company

6.3. IS Strategic Planning

6.3.1. The Process of Strategic Planning
6.3.2. Formulating the IS Strategy
6.3.3. Strategy Implementation Plan

6.4. Information Systems and Business Intelligence

6.4.1. CRM and Business Intelligence
6.4.2. Business Intelligence Project Management
6.4.3. Business Intelligence Architecture

6.5. New ICT-Based Business Models

6.5.1. Technology-Based Business Models
6.5.2. Innovation Abilities
6.5.3. Redesigning the Value Chain Processes

6.6. E-Commerce

6.6.1. E-Commerce Strategic Plan
6.6.2. Logistics Management and Customer Service in E-Commerce
6.6.3. E-Commerce as an Opportunity for Internationalization

6.7. E-Business Strategies

6.7.1. Social Media Strategies
6.7.2. Optimizing Service Channels and Customer Support
6.7.3. Digital Regulation

6.8. Digital Business

6.8.1. Mobile E-Commerce
6.8.2. Design and Usability
6.8.3. E-Commerce Operations

Module 7. Commercial Management, Marketing, and Corporate Communication

7.1. Commercial Management

7.1.1. Sales Management
7.1.2. Commercial Strategy
7.1.3. Sales and Negotiation Techniques
7.1.4. Management of Sales Teams

7.2. Marketing

7.2.1. Marketing and the Impact on the Company
7.2.2. Basic Marketing Variables
7.2.3. Marketing Plan 

7.3. Strategic Marketing Management

7.3.1. Sources of Innovation
7.3.2. Current Trends in Marketing
7.3.3. Marketing Tools
7.3.4. Marketing Strategy and Communication with Customers

7.4. Digital Marketing Strategy

7.4.1. Approach to Digital Marketing
7.4.2. Digital Marketing Tools
7.4.3. Inbound Marketing and the Evolution of Digital Marketing

7.5. Sales and Communication Strategy

7.5.1. Positioning and Promotion
7.5.2. Public Relations
7.5.3. Sales and Communication Strategy

7.6. Corporate Communication

7.6.1. Internal and External Communication
7.6.2. Communication Departments
7.6.3. Communication Managers: Managerial Skills and Responsibilities

7.7. Corporate Communication Strategy

7.7.1. Corporate Communication Strategy
7.7.2. Communication Plan
7.7.3. Press Release/Clipping/Publicity Writing

Module 8. Innovation and Project Management

8.1. Innovation

8.1.1. Conceptual Framework for Innovation
8.1.2. Types of Innovation
8.1.3. Continuous and Discontinuous Innovation
8.1.4. Training and Innovation

8.2. Innovation from Strategy

8.2.1. Innovation and Corporate Strategy
8.2.2. Global Innovation Project: Design and Management
8.2.3. Innovation Workshops

8.3. Business Model Design and Validation

8.3.1. The Lean Start-Up Methodology
8.3.2. Innovative Business Initiative: Stages
8.3.3. Financing Arrangements
8.3.4. Model Tools: Empathy Map, Canvas Model, and Metrics
8.3.5. Growth and Loyalty

8.4. Project Management

8.4.1. Innovation Opportunities
8.4.2. Feasibility Study and Proposal Specification
8.4.3. Project Definition and Design
8.4.4. Project Implementation
8.4.5. Project Closure

Module 9. Physical Fundamentals of Computing

9.1. Fundamental Forces

9.1.1. Newton's Second Law
9.1.2. The Fundamental Forces of Nature
9.1.3. Gravitational Force
9.1.4. The Electric Force

9.2. Conservation Laws

9.2.1. What is Mass?
9.2.2. The Electric Charge
9.2.3. The Millikan Experiment
9.2.4. Conservation of Linear Momentum

9.3. Energy

9.3.1. What is Energy?
9.3.2. Measuring Energy
9.3.3. Energy Types
9.3.4. Dependence on the Observer's Energy
9.3.5. Potential Energy
9.3.6. Derivation of Potential Energy
9.3.7. Energy Conservation
9.3.8. Energy Units

9.4. Electric Field

9.4.1. Static Electricity
9.4.2. Electric Field
9.4.3. Capacity
9.4.4. Potential

9.5. Electrical Circuits

9.5.1. Circulation of Electric Charge
9.5.2. Batteries
9.5.3. Alternating Current

9.6. Magnetism

9.6.1. Introduction and Magnetic Materials
9.6.2. Magnetic Field
9.6.3. Electromagnetic Introduction

9.7. Electromagnetic Spectrum

9.7.1. Maxwell's Equations
9.7.2. Optics and Electromagnetic Waves
9.7.3. The Michelson Morley Experiment

9.8. The Atom and Subatomic Particles

9.8.1. The Atom
9.8.2. The Atomic Nucleus
9.8.3. Radioactivity

9.9. Quantum Physics

9.9.1. Color and Heat
9.9.2. Photoelectric Effect
9.9.3. Matter Waves
9.9.4. Nature as Probability

9.10. Relativity

9.10.1. Gravity, Space and Time
9.10.2. Lorentz Transformations
9.10.3. Speed and Time
9.10.4. Energy, Momentum and Mass

Module 10. Computer Technology

10.1. General Information and a Brief History of Computers

10.1.1. Organization and Architecture
10.1.2. Brief History of Computers

10.2. Computer Arithmetic

10.2.1. The Arithmetic-Logic Unit
10.2.2. Numbering Systems
10.2.3. Integer Representation
10.2.4. Arithmetic with Integers
10.2.5. Floating Point Representation
10.2.6. Floating Point Arithmetic

10.3. Classic Concepts of Logic Design

10.3.1. Boolean Algebra
10.3.2. Logic Gates
10.3.3. Logical Simplification
10.3.4. Combinational Circuits
10.3.5. Sequential Circuits
10.3.6. Concept of Sequential Machine
10.3.7. Memory Element
10.3.8. Types of Memory Elements
10.3.9. Synthesis of Sequential Circuits
10.3.10. Synthesis of Sequential Circuits with PLA

10.4. Basic Computer Organization and Operation

10.4.1. Introduction
10.4.2. Components of a Computer
10.4.3. Operation of a Computer
10.4.4. Interconnection Structures
10.4.5. Interconnection with Buses
10.4.6. PCI Bus

10.5. Internal Memory

10.5.1. Introduction to Memory Systems in Computers
10.5.2. Semiconductor Main Memory
10.5.3. Correction of Errors
10.5.4. Advanced DRAM Memory Organization

10.6. Input/Output

10.6.1. External Devices
10.6.2. Input/Output Modules
10.6.3. Scheduled Input/Output
10.6.4. Input/Output via Interrupts
10.6.5. Direct Memory Access
10.6.6. Input/Output Channels and Processors

10.7. Machine Instructions: Features and Functions

10.7.1. Characteristics of Machine Instructions
10.7.2. Types of Operands
10.7.3. Types of Transactions
10.7.4. Assembly Language
10.7.5. Address
10.7.6. Formats of Instructions

10.8. Processor Structure and Operation

10.8.1. Processor Organization
10.8.2. Record Organization
10.8.3. Training Cycle
10.8.4. Instruction Segmentation

10.9. Cache and External Memory

10.9.1. Basic Principles of Cache Memories
10.9.2. Cache Design Elements
10.9.3. Magnetic Disk
10.9.4. RAID
10.9.5. Optical Memory
10.9.6. Magnetic Tape

10.10. Introduction to the Operation of the Control Unit

10.10.1. Microoperations
10.10.2. Processor Control
10.10.3. Wired Implementation

Module 11. The Structure of Computers

11.1. Fundamentals of Computer Design and Evolution

11.1.1. Definition of Computer Architecture
11.1.2. Evolution and Performance of Architectures
11.1.3. Parallel Architectures and Levels of Parallelism

11.2. Computer Performance Evaluation

11.2.1. Performance Measures
11.2.2. Test Programs (Benchmarks)
11.2.3. Improved Performance
11.2.4. Costs of a Computer

11.3. Leveraging the Memory Hierarchy

11.3.1. Memory Hierarchy
11.3.2. Basic Concepts of the Cache
11.3.3. Cache Evaluation and Improvements
11.3.4. Virtual Memory

11.4. Storage and Other Input/Output Aspects

11.4.1. Reliability, Dependability and Availability
11.4.2. Disk Storage
11.4.3. Flash Storage
11.4.4. Connection and Information Transfer Systems

11.5. Segmented Processors

11.5.1. What are Segmented Processors?
11.5.2. Principles of Segmentation and Performance Enhancement
11.5.3. Segmented Processor Design
11.5.4. Optimization of Functional Channels
11.5.5. Interrupt Handling on a Segmented Processor

11.6. Superscalar Processors

11.6.1. What are Superscalar Processors?
11.6.2. Parallelism between Instructions and Machine Parallelism
11.6.3. Superscalar Instruction Processing
11.6.4. Jump Instruction Processing
11.6.5. Interrupt Handling on a Superscalar Processor

11.7. VLIW Processors

11.7.1. What are VLIW Processors?
11.7.2. Exploiting Parallelism in VLIW Architectures
11.7.3. Compiler Support Resources

11.8. Vector Processors

11.8.1. What are Vector Processors?
11.8.2. Vector Architecture
11.8.3. The Memory System in Vector Processors
11.8.4. Performance Measurements on Vector Processors
11.8.5. Vector Processing Efficiency

11.9. Parallel Computers

11.9.1. Parallel Architectures and Levels of Parallelism
11.9.2. Motivation to the Study of Parallel Computers
11.9.3. Design Space. Classification and General Structure
11.9.4. Performance on Parallel Computers
11.9.5. Classification of Communication Systems in Parallel Computers
11.9.6. General Structure of the Communication System in Parallel Computers
11.9.7. The Network Interface in Parallel Computers
11.9.8. The Interconnection Network in Parallel Computers
11.9.9. Communication System Performance on Parallel Computers

11.10. Interconnection Networks and Multiprocessors

11.10.1. Topology and Types of Interconnection Networks
11.10.2. Switching in Interconnection Networks
11.10.3. Flow Control in Interconnection Networks
11.10.4. Routing in Interconnection Networks
11.10.5. Memory System Coherence on Multiprocessors
11.10.6. Multiprocessor Memory Consistency
11.10.7. Multiprocessor Synchronization

Module 12. Operating Systems

12.1. Introduction to Operating Systems

12.1.1. Concept
12.1.2. Historical Recap
12.1.3. Fundamental Building Blocks of Operating Systems
12.1.4. Objectives and Functions of Operating Systems

12.2. Structure of Operating Systems

12.2.1. Operating System Services
12.2.2. Operating System User Interface
12.2.3. System Calls
12.2.4. Types of System Calls

12.3. Process Planning

12.3.1. Basic Concepts
12.3.2. Planning Criteria
12.3.3. Planning Algorithms

12.4. Processes and Threads

12.4.1. Process Concept
12.4.2. Thread Concept
12.4.3. Process Status
12.4.4. Process Control

12.5. Concurrence. Mutual Exclusion, Synchronization, and Interlocking

12.5.1. Principles of Concurrence
12.5.2. Mutual Exclusion
12.5.3. Traffic Lights
12.5.4. Monitors
12.5.5. Message Passing
12.5.6. Fundamentals of Interlocking
12.5.7. Interlock Prevention
12.5.8. Interlock Avoidance
12.5.9. Interlock Detection and Recovery

12.6. Memory Management

12.6.1. Memory Management Requirements
12.6.2. Process Memory Model
12.6.3. Contiguous Assignment Scheme
12.6.4. Segmentation
12.6.5. Pagination
12.6.6. Segmented Pagination

12.7. Virtual Memory

12.7.1. Virtual Memory Fundamentals
12.7.2. Life Cycle of a Page
12.7.3. Virtual Memory Management Policy
12.7.4. Localization Policy
12.7.5. Extraction Policy
12.7.6. Replacement Policy

12.8. Input/Output System

12.8.1. Input/Output Devices
12.8.2. Input/Output System Organization
12.8.3. Use of Buffers
12.8.4. Magnetic Disk

12.9. File System Interface and Implementation

12.9.1. Archiving Concept
12.9.2. Access Methods
12.9.3. Directory Structure
12.9.4. Structure of a File System
12.9.5. File System Interface and Implementation
12.9.6. Directories System Interface and Implementation
12.9.7. Allocation Methods
12.9.8. Management of Free Space

12.10. Protection

12.10.1. Objectives
12.10.2. Authentication
12.10.3. Authorization
12.10.4. Cryptography

Module 13. Advanced Operating System

13.1. Concept of System Operations

13.1.1. Operating System Functions
13.1.2. Process Management
13.1.3. Memory Management
13.1.4. Directory and File Management
13.1.5. The Shell: Interactivity
13.1.6. Security
13.1.7. Design Objectives

13.2. History of Operating Systems

13.2.1. The First Generation
13.2.2. The Second Generation
13.2.3. Third Generation
13.2.4. Fourth Generation
13.2.5. The OS/2 Case
13.2.6. The History of GNU/Linux
13.2.7. The History of Windows

13.3. Structure of an Operating System

13.3.1. Monolithic Systems
13.3.2. Layered Systems
13.3.3. Virtualization
13.3.4. Exokernel
13.3.5. Client-Server Model
13.3.6. Distributed Systems

13.4. System Calls

13.4.1. System Calls. Concepts
13.4.2. System Calls for Process Management
13.4.3. System Calls for File and Directory Administration
13.4.4. Calls to the Communication System

13.5. Windows and GNU/Linux

13.5.1. Windows Structure
13.5.2. Structure of GNU/Linux

13.6. The GNU/Linux Shell and PowerShell

13.6.1. The Command Interpreter
13.6.2. Using the Command Interpreter
13.6.3. GNU/Linux Commands
13.6.4. Basic PowerShell Syntax
13.6.5. Basic PowerShell Commands

13.7. Shell Programming

13.7.1. Scripts Programming
13.7.2. Syntax

13.8. System Programming in GNU/Linux

13.8.1. C Language under UNIX
13.8.2. Compilation Tools
13.8.3. Error Handling

13.9. System Calls on Files

13.9.1. Basic Calls
13.9.2. Calls on Directories
13.9.3. Advanced Calls

13.10. System Calls on Processes

13.10.1. Basic Calls
13.10.2. Signals
13.10.3. Pipelines

Module 14. Free Software and Open Knowledge

14.1. Introduction to Free Software

14.1.1. History of Free Software
14.1.2. "Freedom" in Software
14.1.3. Licenses for the Use of Software Tools
14.1.4. Intellectual Property of Software
14.1.5. What is the Motivation for Using Free Software?
14.1.6. Free Software Myths
14.1.7. Top500

14.2. Open Knowledge and CC Licenses

14.2.1. Basic Concepts
14.2.2. Creative Commons Licenses
14.2.3. Other Content Licenses
14.2.4. Wikipedia and Other Open Knowledge Projects

14.3. Main Free Software Tools

14.3.1. Operating Systems
14.3.2. Office Applications
14.3.3. Business Management Applications
14.3.4. Web Content Managers
14.3.5. Multimedia Content Creation Tools
14.3.6. Other Applications

14.4. The Company: Free Software and its Costs

14.4.1. Free Software: Yes or No?
14.4.2. Truths and Lies about Free Software
14.4.3. Business Software Based on Free Software
14.4.4. Software Costs
14.4.5. Free Software Models

14.5. The GNU/Linux Operating System

14.5.1. Architecture
14.5.2. Basic Directory Structure
14.5.3. File System Characteristics and Structure
14.5.4. Internal Representation of the Files

14.6. The Android Mobile Operating System

14.6.1. History
14.6.2. Architecture
14.6.3. Android Forks
14.6.4. Introduction to Android Development
14.6.5. Frameworks for Mobile Application Development

14.7. Website Creation with WordPress

14.7.1. WordPress Features and Structure
14.7.2. Creation of Sites on WordPress.com
14.7.3. Installation and Configuration of WordPress on your own Server
14.7.4. Installing Plugins and Expansion of WordPress
14.7.5. Creation of WordPress Plugins
14.7.6. WordPress Theme Creation

14.8. Free Software Trends

14.8.1. Cloud Environments
14.8.2. Monitoring Tools
14.8.3. Operating Systems
14.8.4. Big Data and Open Data 2.0
14.8.5. Quantum Computing

14.9. Version Control

14.9.1. Basic Concepts
14.9.2. Git
14.9.3. Cloud and Self-Hosted Git Services
14.9.4. Other Version Control Systems

14.10. Custom GNU/Linux Distributions

14.10.1. Main Distributions
14.10.2. Distributions Derived from Debian
14.10.3. Deb Package Creation
14.10.4. Modification of the Distribution
14.10.5. ISO Image Generation

Module 15. Computer Networks

15.1. Computer Networks on the Internet

15.1.1. Networks and Internet
15.1.2. Protocol Architecture

15.2. The Application Layer

15.2.1. Model and Protocols
15.2.2. FTP and SMTP Services
15.2.3. DNS Service
15.2.4. HTTP Operation Model
15.2.5. HTTP Message Formats
15.2.6. Interaction with Advanced Methods

15.3. The Transport Layer

15.3.1. Communication between Processes
15.3.2. Connection-Oriented Transportation: TCP and SCTP

15.4. The Network Layer

15.4.1. Circuit and Packet Switching
15.4.2. IP Protocol (v4 and v6)
15.4.3. Routing Algorithms

15.5. The Link Layer

15.5.1. Link Layer and Error Detection and Correction Techniques
15.5.2. Multiple Access Links and Protocols
15.5.3. Link Level Addressing

15.6. LAN Networks

15.6.1. Network Topologies
15.6.2. Network and Interconnection Elements

15.7. IP Addressing

15.7.1. IP Addressing and Subnetting
15.7.2. Overview: An HTTP Request

15.8. Wireless and Mobile Networks

15.8.1. 2G, 3G and 4G Mobile Networks and Services
15.8.2. 5G Networks

15.9. Network Security

15.9.1. Fundamentals of Communications Security
15.9.2. Access Control
15.9.3. System Security
15.9.4. Fundamentals of Cryptography
15.9.5. Digital Signature

15.10. Internet Security Protocols

15.10.1. IP Security and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
15.10.2. Web Security with SSL/TLS

Module 16. Emerging Technologies

16.1. Mobile Technologies

16.1.1. Mobile Devices
16.1.2. Mobile Communications

16.2. Mobile Services

16.2.1. Types of Applications
16.2.2. Decision on the Type of Mobile Application
16.2.3. Mobile Interaction Design

16.3. Location-Based Services

16.3.1. Location-Based Services 
16.3.2. Technologies for Mobile Localization 
16.3.3. GNSS-Based Localization 
16.3.4. Precision and Accuracy in Localization Technologies 
16.3.5. Beacons: Location by Proximity 

16.4. User Experience (UX) Design

16.4.1. Introduction to User Experience (UX)
16.4.2. Technologies for Mobile Localization
16.4.3. Methodology for UX Design
16.4.4. Best Practices in the Prototyping Process

16.5. Extended Reality

16.5.1. Extended Reality Concepts
16.5.2. Technologies for Mobile Localization
16.5.3. AR and VR Application and Services

16.6. Internet of Things (IoT). (I)

16.6.1. IoT Fundamentals
16.6.2.  IoT Devices and Communications

16.7. Internet of Things (IoT). (II)

16.7.1. Beyond Cloud Computing
16.7.2. Smart Cities
16.7.3. Digital Twins
16.7.4. IoT Projects

16.8. Blockchain

16.8.1. Blockchain Fundamentals
16.8.2. Blockchain-Based Applications and Services

16.9. Autonomous Driving

16.9.1. Technologies for Autonomous Driving
16.9.2. V2X Communications

16.10. Innovative Technology and Research

16.10.1. Fundamentals of Quantum Computing
16.10.2. Applications of Quantum Computing
16.10.3. Introduction to Research

Module 17. Information Systems Security

17.1. A Global Perspective on Security, Cryptography and Classical Cryptanalysis

17.1.1. Computer Security: Historical Perspective
17.1.2. But What Exactly is Meant by Security?
17.1.3. History of Cryptography
17.1.4. Substitution Ciphers
17.1.5. Case Study: The Enigma Machine

17.2. Symmetric Cryptography

17.2.1. Introduction and Basic Terminology
17.2.2. Symmetric Encryption
17.2.3. Modes of Operation
17.2.4. DES
17.2.5. The New AES Standard
17.2.6. Encryption in Flow
17.2.7. Cryptanalysis

17.3. Asymmetric Cryptography

17.3.1. Origins of Public Key Cryptography
17.3.2. Basic Concepts and Operation
17.3.3. The RSA Algorithm
17.3.4. Digital Certificates
17.3.5. Key Storage and Management

17.4. Network Attacks

17.4.1. Network Threats and Attacks
17.4.2. Enumeration
17.4.3. Traffic Interception: Sniffers
17.4.4. Denial of Service Attacks
17.4.5. ARP Poisoning Attacks

17.5. Security Architectures

17.5.1. Traditional Security Architectures
17.5.2. Secure Socket Layer: SSL
17.5.3. SSH Protocol
17.5.4. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
17.5.5. External Storage Unit Protection Mechanisms
17.5.6. Hardware Protection Mechanisms

17.6. System Protection Techniques and Secure Code Development

17.6.1. Operational Safety
17.6.2. Resources and Controls
17.6.3. Monitoring
17.6.4. Intrusion Detection Systems
17.6.5. Host IDS
17.6.6. Network IDS
17.6.7. Signature-Based IDS
17.6.8. Lure Systems
17.6.9. Basic Security Principles in Code Development
17.6.10. Failure Management
17.6.11. Public Enemy Number 1: Buffer Overflows
17.6.12. Cryptographic Botches

17.7. Botnets and Spam

17.7.1. Origin of the Problem
17.7.2. Spam Process
17.7.3. Sending Spam
17.7.4. Refinement of Mailing Lists
17.7.5. Protection Techniques
17.7.6. Anti-Spam Service offered by Third Parties
17.7.7. Study Cases
17.7.8. Exotic Spam

17.8. Web Auditing and Attacks

17.8.1. Information Gathering
17.8.2. Attack Techniques
17.8.3. Tools

17.9. Malware and Malicious Code

17.9.1. What is Malware?
17.9.2. Types of Malware
17.9.3. Virus
17.9.4. Cryptovirus
17.9.5. Worms
17.9.6. Adware
17.9.7. Spyware
17.9.8. Hoaxes
17.9.9. Phishing
17.9.10. Trojans
17.9.11. The Economy of Malware
17.9.12. Possible Solutions

17.10. Forensic Analysis

17.10.1. Evidence Collection
17.10.2. Evidence Analysis
17.10.3. Anti-Forensic Techniques
17.10.4. Case Study

Module 18. Integration Systems

18.1. Introduction to Information Systems in the Company

18.1.1. The Role of Information Systems
18.1.2. What is an Information System?
18.1.3. Dimensions of Information Systems
18.1.4. Business Processes and Information Systems
18.1.5. l Department of SI/TI

18.2. Opportunities and Needs of Information Systems in the Company

18.2.1. Organizations and Information Systems
18.2.2. Features of Organizations
18.2.3. Impact of Information Systems in the Company
18.2.4. Information Systems to Achieve a Competitive Advantage
18.2.5. Use of Systems in the Administration and Management of the Company

18.3. Basic Concepts of Information Systems and Technologies

18.3.1. Data, Information and Knowledge
18.3.2. Technology and Information Systems
18.3.3. Technology Components
18.3.4. Classification and Types of Information Systems
18.3.5. Service and Business Process Based Architectures
18.3.6. Forms of Systems Integration

18.4. Systems for the Integrated Management of Company Resources

18.4.1. Business Needs
18.4.2. An Integrated Information System for the Company
18.4.3. Acquisition vs. Development
18.4.4. ERP Implementation
18.4.5. Implications for Management
18.4.6. Leading ERP Vendors

18.5. Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management Information Systems

18.5.1. Definition of Supply Chain
18.5.2. Effective Supply Chain Management
18.5.3. The Role of Information Systems
18.5.4. Supply Chain Management Solutions
18.5.5. Customer Relationship Management
18.5.6. The Role of Information Systems
18.5.7. Implementation of a CRM System
18.5.8. Critical Success Factors in CRM Implementation
18.5.9. CRM, e-CRM and Other Trends

18.6. ICT Investment Decision-Making and Information Systems Planning

18.6.1. Criteria for ICT Investment Decisions
18.6.2. Linking the Project to the Management and Business Plan
18.6.3. Management Implications
18.6.4. Redesign of Business Processes
18.6.5. Management's Decision on Implementation Methodologies
18.6.6. Need for Information Systems Planning
18.6.7. Objectives, Participants and Moments
18.6.8. Structure and Development of the Systems Planning
18.6.9. Follow-Up and Updating

18.7. Security Considerations in the Use of ICTs

18.7.1. Risk Analysis
18.7.2. Security in Information Systems
18.7.3. Practical Advice

18.8. Feasibility of ICT Project Implementation and Financial Aspects in Information Systems Projects

18.8.1. Description and Objectives
18.8.2. EVS Participants
18.8.3. Techniques and Procedures
18.8.4. Cost structure
18.8.5. Financial Projection
18.8.6. Budgets

18.9. Business Intelligence

18.9.1. What is Business Intelligence?
18.9.2. BI Implementation Strategy
18.9.3. Present and Future in BI

18.10. ISO/IEC 12207

18.10.1. What is "ISO/IEC 12207"?
18.10.2. Analysis of Information Systems
18.10.3. Information System Design
18.10.4. Implementation and Acceptance of the Information System

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