Defensive cybersecurity (5 cr)
Code: CS00CU79-3006
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
01.01.2021 - 03.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Cybersecurity (instruction in English)
Teachers
- Vesa Kankare
Teacher in charge
Vesa Kankare
Groups
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KTKT20SYCybersecurity, master studies
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?
Location and time
You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree on the required activities and demonstration of your skills
Materials
Online self-study material, online resources and remote laboratory exercises
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
You participate into scheduled contact lessons. You studies are progressing in the pace of the group schedule and self paced learning activities.
Independent track:
If you are working in a company, organization or a higher education project aligned with the study unit learning outcomes, you are able to complete the study unit in your workplace. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree with a development project you can execute in your work. Successful completion requires you study the topics in theory and practice. You must show your skills via a demonstration, which is determined based on learning objectives.
Blended track:
You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree on the required activities and demonstration of your skills
Exam schedules
Retakes are arranged as needed in agreement with the teacher
Completion alternatives
If you are working in a company, organization or a higher education project aligned with the study unit learning outcomes, you are able to complete the study unit in your workplace. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree with a development project you can execute in your work. Successful completion requires you study the topics in theory and practice. You must show your skills via a demonstration, which is determined based on learning objectives.
Student workload
Achieving the learning outcomes requires 135 hours of work of which about quarter are contact lessons and laboratory exercises and the rest are self study, practice exams and remote laboratory exercises
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
(a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
(b) evaluate information sources critically
(e) choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on learning activities, assignments and online exams
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
(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.
Qualifications
Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity of modern networks