Cyber Security (5 cr)
Code: TT00CD86-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Campus
- Lutakko Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Teachers
- Marko Kauppinen
- Jarmo Nevala
- Groups
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TIC24S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
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ZJATIC24S1Avoin amk,ICT, Information and Communication Technology, Päivä
- Course
- TT00CD86
Materials
Materials in the e-learning environment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Completion alternatives
The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.
Further information
The course assessment methods will be presented during the first meeting.
Employer connections
- visiting lecturers
- projects
Student workload
One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.
- lectures 52 h
- exercises 15 h
- assignment 36 h
- independent study 32 h
Total 135 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient (1)
The student knows and understands the basic concepts of cyber security and related theory. The student knows how to use cyber security tools with assistance.
Satisfactory (2)
The student knows and understands the basic concepts of cyber security and the related theory. The student knows how to use cyber security tools in a controlled manner.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3)
The student knows and understands the basic concepts of cyber security and the related theory in a versatile way. The student knows how to use cyber security tools.
Very good (4)
The student knows and understands the concepts of cyber security and the related theory in a versatile way. The student knows how to use cyber security tools in an advanced manner.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)
The student knows and understands the concepts of cyber security and the related theory excellently. The student knows how to use and select suitable cyber security tools in an advanced manner, and is able to use new tools independently.
Exam schedules
The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.
Teaching language
en
Teaching methods
- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Qualifications
Linux basics
Data networks
Content
In this course, you will learn the key concepts, standards and legislation of cybersecurity and how to apply them to personal, societal and organisational cybersecurity. You will learn technical methods to protect systems, detect vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity. You will learn about the security mechanisms used in data transmission, the principles and effects of malware and vulnerabilities. This course will equip you to analyse and manage cyber security threats effectively.
Introduction to Cyber Security
Social cyber security
Legislation, data protection
Personal cyber security
Risk management
Malware, threats and vulnerabilities
Organizational cyber security
Objective
You will master the most central areas related to cyber security: concepts (e.g. confidentiality, integrity and availability), standards and legislation (e.g. data protection, protection levels). You understand how these are applicable in personal, social and organizational cyber security. You will get to know technical methods that can be used to protect systems, detect flaws and ensure data integrity, for example. You know the security mechanisms used in data transfer in relation to reliability and availability, as well as the operating principles and effects of malware and vulnerabilities.
EUR-ACE Knowledge and understanding
You know the basic principles of cyber security and information security. You understand the importance of these in personal, social and organizational cyber security and how to protect yourself, detect flaws and ensure data integrity
EUR-ACE Engineering practice
You can analyze threats related to cyber security by applying practice and theory and identifying these