Information and Cyber Security (5 cr)
Code: HT00BN81-3003
General information
Enrollment
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Timing
04.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Turvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus (HTA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Seija Tiainen
- Pasi Kämppi
Teacher in charge
Seija Tiainen
Groups
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HTA220KATurvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus, monimuotototeutus, K20, Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- define information and cyber security principles
- define fundamental information and cyber security compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage information and cyber security risks
- create information and cyber security procedures and guidelines
Teaching methods
This Implementation is preferably offered for Turvallisuus ja riskienhallinta / Security, safety and risk management students. implementation in English & partly in Finnish.
Study unit includes 5 modules:
1. Orientation, Cybersecurity Framework used in studies
2. Protecting information
3. Protecting against Human Threats
4. Protecting IT-systems and networks
5. Hot topics & summary
Study unit includes virtual studies & assignment, guest lectures and workshops in zoom and virtual learning .
Forum in learning environment is used in communication
Tutoring is available in learning environment.
All materials are in English.
NOTE:
- This study unit is preferably offered for Turvallisuus ja riskienhallinta / Security, safety and risk management students as compulsory studies (group HTA220KA) and other students are eligible to be enrolled in case of free seats
- If you are not Safety, security and risk management student, please review study unit R0318 Introduction for Information Security
Learning materials and recommended literature
Shoemaker D. and Conklin, A. Cybersecurity: The Essential Body of Knowledge (framework of the study unit)
Newhouse W., Keith S., Scribner B., & Witte G. National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-181
Other complementary materials in Optima
Alternative completion methods of implementation
According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit Link.
Important dates
contact lessons starting modules, virtual studies, assignments and online exams between contact lessons of the modules, final online exam
Students workload
5 credits = 135 h
Content and scheduling
Framework in the study unit: IT and Cybersecurity Essential Body of Knowledge EBK
Competence based model and compentences needed to
- protect information
- protect organization against threats caused by humans and social engineering
- protect systems & networks
Hot topics in information and cyber security
Further information for students
According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on points from assignments and exams (max 100 points)
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
0-49 points
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
1: 50-59 points
2: 60-69 points
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
3: 70-79
4: 80-89
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
5: 90-100
Qualifications
Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence level of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit Business Continuity 5 credits or Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management 10 credits