Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (5 cr)
Code: R0186-3004
General information
Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Timing
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Turvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus (HTA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Seija Tiainen
- Pasi Kämppi
Teacher in charge
Seija Tiainen
Groups
-
HTA219KA
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- demonstrate the know-how of information and cyber security principles
- analyse the importance of executive roles as a part of an organization’s information security and the effect of information risks on an organization
- evaluate an organization’s operations with regards to information and cyber security essential body of knowledge
- explain and justify the protection of organizations against information and cyber security threats
Teaching methods
Study unit includes 5 modules:
1. Orientation, Cybersecurity Framework used in studies
2. Protecting information
3. Protecting agains Human Threats
4. Protecting IT-systems and networks
5. Hot topics & summary
Study unit includes virtual studies & assignment, guest lectures and workshops (virtual).
Optima forum is used in communication
Tutoring is available in Optiman.
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 HTA219KA) and other students are eligible to be enrolled in case of free seats
- If you are not security 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
Important dates
virtual lessons, virtual studies, assignments and online exams between contact lessons of the modules, , final online exam
Students workload
5 credits = 135 h
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