Digital securityLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are introduced to digital security through its different areas.
You understand the importance and impact of digital security from the perspective of the comprehensive security of society and your own field.
You understand an individual person’s responsibility for secure digital operations and its significance as part of an organization's and society's digital security.

Content

What does digital security mean and what are its different areas?
How does digital security affect the operations and comprehensive security of society?
How can an individual influence digital security and, through their actions, contribute to an organization's and society's digital security?

Materials

Emerging technologies and their impact on safety and security in society 5 ECTS credits
Multidisciplinary digital security project 5 ECTS credits

Evaluation

Students can
a. understand the extent of legislation related to digital security and take it into account in their own operations.
d. understand the risks related to digital security from the perspective of both the individual and the organization and take them into account in their own activities.
e. understand the significance of digital security from the perspective of their own field and society and relate it to the comprehensive security of society.
i. evaluate information sources critically.