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Cyber Threat Information and Data-analyticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TTC6030

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Mika Rantonen

Objective

Purpose:
You understand the principles of threat intelligence, its types and exploitability in cyber defense. You learn to utilise data analytics methods in handling great amounts of data from cyber security perspective. You understand the significance of enriching the data with external data sources.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Multidisciplinary competences 
Knowledge and understanding 
Engineering practice 
Communication and team-working 

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of threat intelligence, you understand the purpose of threat intelligence and data-analytics, you can apply correct methods to the specific problems, and you can do data-analytics using Python programming language.

Content

Content:
Principles and forms of threat intelligence
Exploitability of threat intelligence
Methods of data analytics in handling data and exploitation
Enriching threat intelligence with external sources

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: You know superficially the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply the most common methods. Additionally, you are able to give a constricted assessment of their implementation and justify the conclusions.

Satisfactory 2: You knows the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and you are to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, You are able to assess their implementation superficially and justify the conclusions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Very good 4: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation critically and justify the conclusions.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Tarja Ajo
  • Heikki Järvinen
Groups
  • TTV22S5
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV22S2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV22S3
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV22S1
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV22SM
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV22S4
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • ZJA24STIKY2
    Avoin amk, Kyberturvallisuus 2, Verkko
  • TTV22SM2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
You understand the principles of threat intelligence, its types and exploitability in cyber defense. You learn to utilise data analytics methods in handling great amounts of data from cyber security perspective. You understand the significance of enriching the data with external data sources.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Multidisciplinary competences 
Knowledge and understanding 
Engineering practice 
Communication and team-working 

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of threat intelligence, you understand the purpose of threat intelligence and data-analytics, you can apply correct methods to the specific problems, and you can do data-analytics using Python programming language.

Content

Content:
Principles and forms of threat intelligence
Exploitability of threat intelligence
Methods of data analytics in handling data and exploitation
Enriching threat intelligence with external sources

Teaching methods

Completing the course includes lecture recordings, written materials and returnable learning assignments. Course tasks and their return dates are described in the course workspace.

Further information for students

Prior knowledge of Python programming language is recommended.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know superficially the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply the most common methods. Additionally, you are able to give a constricted assessment of their implementation and justify the conclusions.

Satisfactory 2: You knows the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and you are to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, You are able to assess their implementation superficially and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Very good 4: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation critically and justify the conclusions.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Tarja Ajo
  • Jarmo Nevala
  • Antti Junttila
  • Heli Ciszek
Groups
  • TTV21S3
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S5
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21SM
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • ZJA24KTIKY2
    Avoin amk, Kyberturvallisuus 2, Verkko
  • TTV21S2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S1
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
You understand the principles of threat intelligence, its types and exploitability in cyber defense. You learn to utilise data analytics methods in handling great amounts of data from cyber security perspective. You understand the significance of enriching the data with external data sources.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Multidisciplinary competences 
Knowledge and understanding 
Engineering practice 
Communication and team-working 

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of threat intelligence, you understand the purpose of threat intelligence and data-analytics, you can apply correct methods to the specific problems, and you can do data-analytics using Python programming language.

Content

Content:
Principles and forms of threat intelligence
Exploitability of threat intelligence
Methods of data analytics in handling data and exploitation
Enriching threat intelligence with external sources

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know superficially the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply the most common methods. Additionally, you are able to give a constricted assessment of their implementation and justify the conclusions.

Satisfactory 2: You knows the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and you are to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, You are able to assess their implementation superficially and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Very good 4: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation critically and justify the conclusions.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Mika Rantonen
  • Tarja Ajo
  • Jarmo Nevala
  • Karo Saharinen
  • Heli Ciszek
Groups
  • TTV21S3
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S5
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21SM
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • TTV21S2
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)
  • ZJA23STIKY2
    Avoin amk, Kyberturvallisuus 2, Verkko
  • TTV21S1
    Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose:
You understand the principles of threat intelligence, its types and exploitability in cyber defense. You learn to utilise data analytics methods in handling great amounts of data from cyber security perspective. You understand the significance of enriching the data with external data sources.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Multidisciplinary competences 
Knowledge and understanding 
Engineering practice 
Communication and team-working 

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of threat intelligence, you understand the purpose of threat intelligence and data-analytics, you can apply correct methods to the specific problems, and you can do data-analytics using Python programming language.

Content

Content:
Principles and forms of threat intelligence
Exploitability of threat intelligence
Methods of data analytics in handling data and exploitation
Enriching threat intelligence with external sources

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know superficially the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply the most common methods. Additionally, you are able to give a constricted assessment of their implementation and justify the conclusions.

Satisfactory 2: You knows the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and you are to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, You are able to assess their implementation superficially and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Very good 4: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation critically and justify the conclusions.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Mika Rantonen
  • Jarmo Nevala
  • Heli Ciszek
Groups
  • ZJA23KTIKY2
    Avoin amk, Kyberturvallisuus 2, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose:
You understand the principles of threat intelligence, its types and exploitability in cyber defense. You learn to utilise data analytics methods in handling great amounts of data from cyber security perspective. You understand the significance of enriching the data with external data sources.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Multidisciplinary competences 
Knowledge and understanding 
Engineering practice 
Communication and team-working 

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of threat intelligence, you understand the purpose of threat intelligence and data-analytics, you can apply correct methods to the specific problems, and you can do data-analytics using Python programming language.

Content

Content:
Principles and forms of threat intelligence
Exploitability of threat intelligence
Methods of data analytics in handling data and exploitation
Enriching threat intelligence with external sources

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Practical training and working life connections

- excursions
- visiting lecturers
- projects

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 52 h
- exercises 15 h
- assignment 35 h
- independent study 30 h
- company visits 3 h
Total 135 h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know superficially the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply the most common methods. Additionally, you are able to give a constricted assessment of their implementation and justify the conclusions.

Satisfactory 2: You knows the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and you are to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, You are able to assess their implementation superficially and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Very good 4: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation critically and justify the conclusions.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Mika Rantonen
  • Jarmo Nevala
  • Heli Ciszek
Groups
  • ZJA22STIKY2
    Avoin amk, Kyberturvallisuus 2, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose:
You understand the principles of threat intelligence, its types and exploitability in cyber defense. You learn to utilise data analytics methods in handling great amounts of data from cyber security perspective. You understand the significance of enriching the data with external data sources.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Multidisciplinary competences 
Knowledge and understanding 
Engineering practice 
Communication and team-working 

Learning outcomes:
You know the basic concepts of threat intelligence, you understand the purpose of threat intelligence and data-analytics, you can apply correct methods to the specific problems, and you can do data-analytics using Python programming language.

Content

Content:
Principles and forms of threat intelligence
Exploitability of threat intelligence
Methods of data analytics in handling data and exploitation
Enriching threat intelligence with external sources

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Practical training and working life connections

- excursions
- visiting lecturers
- projects

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 52 h
- exercises 15 h
- assignment 35 h
- independent study 30 h
- company visits 3 h
Total 135 h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know superficially the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply the most common methods. Additionally, you are able to give a constricted assessment of their implementation and justify the conclusions.

Satisfactory 2: You knows the principles and types of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and you are to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, You are able to assess their implementation superficially and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the most common methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Very good 4: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation versatilely and justify the conclusions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You know the principles, types and exploitability of threat intelligence in cyber defense. You are able to select the correct methods for the problem to be solved and are able to apply their technical competence to practice. Additionally, you are able to assess their implementation critically and justify the conclusions.