Digital security (5 cr)

Objective

You possess knowledge and understanding of the principles associated with risk management and continuity management.
You have a comprehensive understanding of cyber hygiene and information security awareness within your specific area of expertise.
You recognize common cyber security threats and means to mitigate them.

Content

What concepts are related to risk management and continuity management?
How does an individual contribute to broader cyber security?
Which are the common cyber security threats and mitigation means?

Evaluation

Students can
- find, study, produce and assess critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
- assess different strategic approaches and justify their use in terms of management and development.
- communicate proficiently and

Course material

The course primarily utilizes information available on the internet. Additionally, students can deepen their knowledge through written sources.

Study forms and methods

The course is conducted mainly as asynchronous online learning, but it also includes 6 synchronous remote teaching sessions. During these remote sessions, students will work in groups, so participation in these sessions is mandatory. The course includes a compulsory introductory meeting for all participants.

Studies take place in the Learn environment. Access to the course platform will open on the starting date of the course. The remote teaching sessions are mainly held on Thursday evenings, and participation requires an internet connection as well as audio and video capability.

The learning process is structured around independent and group assignments, with a total of 5 tasks.

The graded assignments are primarily completed independently. Additionally, there may be a group assignment. All assignments must be submitted according to the given schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course may include a guest speaker from the professional field.

Timing of exams and assignments

Specify the scheduling of assignments and exams. An assignment must be completed at the end of each section of the course, and an online exam must be taken at the end of the course. / At the end of the course, an exam must be taken on campus via the Exam system. / The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments, take the required exams and meet all other conditions set for an approved course completion. / The course is completed by assignments that are assessed according to specified criteria. There is no exam in this course.

International cooperation

If there is international cooperation in the course, describe it here.

Student workload

In a 5-credit course, the students total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the learning objectives and evaluation criteria of the course. Completing all learning assignments with a passing grade is required to pass the course. The course is graded on a scale of 1–5.