Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (5 cr)
Code: R0186-HTA1811A
General information
Enrollment
14.05.2018 - 14.06.2018
Timing
28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
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
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 40
Degree programmes
- Turvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus (HTA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Seija Tiainen
- Pasi Kämppi
Groups
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HTA218KA
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 Essential Body of Knowledge and Risk Management
2. Protecting information
3. Protecting agains Human Threats (Personnel security, training and awareness)
4. Protecting IT-systems and networks
5. Hot topics & summary
Study unit includes both virtual studies, guest lectures and workshops
Optima forum is used in communication
Tutoring is available during workshops
All materials are in English. Finnish is used in HTA implementations during contact lessons and can be used in assignments.
NOTE:
- This study unit is preferably offered for security management students as compulsory studies (group HTA218KA) 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)
Other complementary materials in Optima
Important dates
comtact lessons, virtual studies, assignments and online exams between contact lessons of the modules
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