• Cyber Security (TTC1020-3019),
         30.08.2022 – 31.07.2023,  4 cr  (TTK23KOHJ, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    You master the key parts of cyber security: concepts (e.g. confidentiality, integrity and availability), standards and legislation (e.g.data protection, protection levels). You understand how these can be applied to personal, social and organizational cyber security.

    You learn about methods to e.g. protect systems, detect defects and make sure of the integrity of the information.
    You know the safety mechanisms in data transfer regarding confidentiality and availability as well as operational principles and effects of malware and vulnerabilities.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Use and Command of Linux
    Basics in Programming
    Data Networks
    Course contents
    Introduction to cyber security
    - Current situation and phenomena
    - Terminology

    Social cyber security
    - Legislation, standards, licences
    - Information security and influencing
    - GDPR and data security descriptions
    - governmental actors (National Cyber Security Centre, Police)

    Personal cyber security
    - media literacy, reliability of information
    - risk management
    - access control and password
    - Cryptology (check sum function, asymmetric and symmetric encryption)
    - Malware, threats and vulnerabilities
    - Encryption of data transfer
    - Hardening of personal devices
    - Classification of one's own information (private, public)

    Organizational cyber security
    - How does the aforementioned affect the overall security of public and private organizations
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1: The student shows some command of cyber security theory. The assignment has been returned but contains deficiencies. The assignment has been presented.

    Satisfactory 2: The student shows command of cyber security theory. The assignment contains required parts. The assignment has been presented.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3:The student shows versatile command of cyber security theory. The assignment is fairly extensive and the assignment has been presented.

    Very good 4:The student shows in-depth command of cyber security theory. The documentation of the assignment is comprehensive and the assignment has been presented fluently.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5: The student shows out of the ordinary in-depth command of cyber security theory. The documentation of the assignment is comprehensive, understandable and flawless. The assignment has been presented fluently.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    - independent study
    - distance learning
    - webinars
    - exercises
    - learning tasks

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Materials in the e-learning environment.

    Lecturer(s)

    Jarmo Nevala

    Working life cooperation

    -

    Campus

    Lutakko Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

    Timing

    30.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Learning assignments and 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 33 h
    Total 135 h

    Groups
    • TTK23KOHJ
    • ZJA22STINO1
    • ZJA22STINO2
    • ZJA23KTINO3
    Alternative learning 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.

    Assessment methods

    AVOIN AMK 144 (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    4 cr

    Credits
    • 4 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology