Access to information and protection of communications in a global and technological world are admittedly crucial for economic and social progress, and for the sovereignty of States. National and international institutions for the regulation, monitoring and implementation of strategies for Cyberspace have been created, as well as the development of critical infrastructures, where qualified professionals work in both the technical and academic and scientific fields, who sought to complement their training with this 2nd Study cycle.

The Masters in Information Security and Cyberspace Law works on an after-work basis, being a joint initiative of the Instituto Superior Técnico and the Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, and the Naval School.