Introduction to cybersecurity (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to recognize the importance of cybersecurity in different areas.
You understand the control based Information Governance.
You understand the cybersecurity vulnerabilities, risks and controls.
You are able to describe some important tools in defensive and offensive cybersecurity.

Content

How do you define cybersecurity in different sectors, such as the industrial Internet, energy engineering, maritime technologies, ICT, health care and financial services?
Why is cybersecurity management important?
What are security controls and why are they important?
How to defend against global threats with the help of e.g. risk management, next generation firewalls, and penetration testing?

Evaluation

Students are able to
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. evaluate information sources critically.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.

Study forms and methods

Blended track:
eLearning - You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities in Moodle. Online studies includes remote lessons with Adobe Connect 13.9.2018, 8.11.2018 and 28.11.2018. time: 16.30 – 18.00.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b) evaluate information sources critically.

Assessment methods and criteria

Multiple choice exams 50%, Assignments 50%

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Further information

The course is implemented by means of e-learning.