Defensive cybersecurityLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to describe methods to detect and react against cyberattacks.
You know how to implement intrusion detection systems in an information system.
You know the principles of hardening the IT system and are able to perform basic hardening procedures on an operating system.
You know how to protect critical infrastructure and ensure quick response to ongoing attacks.

Content

How do you implement countermeasures against cyberattacks?
How to harden the security of an information system ?
What are the principles of application security?
How to protect critical infrastructure?
What are the key components of detecting cyberattacks?
How to apply counter-measures based on the detected attacks?

Qualifications

Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity of modern networks

Evaluation

Students are able to
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.