•   Introduction to Information Security TO00BR89-3004 24.01.2022-27.05.2022  5 credits  (TON221SY, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to
    - act ethically as a member of study group and community
    - recognize and comprehend the importance of confidentiality,
    integrity and availability model for the information and
    cybersecurity
    - recognize and comprehend different threats, attacks and
    vulnerabilities
    - comprehend and describe security technologies and tools
    - comprehend and describe security architectures and designs
    - comprehend and describe identity and access management
    approaches
    - comprehend, describe and apply risk management principles
    - comprehend and describe cryptography and PKI concepts
    - differentiate cybersecurity domains and subdomains from each
    other
    - comprehend and explain the importance of the cybersecurity in
    the modern society
    - reflect and develop his or her own learning process
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Prerequisites:
    For tiko students: study units R0240 ICT-toimintaympäristö, R0241 Tiedonhallinta ja tietokannat & R0242 Tietoverkot ja tietoturva
    For BIT students: study units R0277 ICT Environment and Infrastructure, R0279 Information Management and Databases & R0280 Data Networks and Information Security
    Or equivalent competence.

    Teacher in charge

    Pasi Kämppi

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    - Learning material is based on Comptia Security+ SY0-501 certification training material - Video material - Course book (Comptia Security+ 7th Edition, Dulaney Emmett) - The study unit provides preparatory training for Comptia Security+ but not certification exam - NOTE: There is no scheduled lecturers given by a teacher but the teachers is available for counselling and solving study related problems

    Teaching methods

    - This study unit is fully automated self paced online learning (MOOC) with the possibilities of volunteer tutoring meetings with the teachers
    - The tutoring meetings are not compulsory. Any student can participate tutoring meeting if they need any help from teachers
    - Virtual studies, weekly basis virtual learning and assignments
    - This is introduction level study unit and it gives good basis for more advanced study units
    - This study unit is suitable for any student who is willing to learn the overview of information security technologies
    - Students need to commit weekly based studies
    - NOTE-1: There are no scheduled lecturers given by a teacher but the teachers is available for counselling and solving study related problems
    - NOTE-2: Student should finish compulsory ICT-studies (TIKO: R0240, R0241 & R0242, BIT: R0277, R0279 & R0280) before enrolling to complementary studies OR the student should have equivalent competence with the aforementioned study units

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    - Weekly studies
    - Students collect points for different learning activities
    - Online Tests
    - Learning assignments and tasks
    - Possible bonus task

    Assessment scale:
    100-90 points equals grade 5
    89-80 points equals grade 4
    79-70 points equals grade 3
    69-60 points equals grade 2
    59-50 points equals grade 1
    49-0 points equals grade 0

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Completion language(s)
    • English
    Timing

    24.01.2022 - 27.05.2022

    Enrollment period

    29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

    Group(s)
    • TON221SY
    • CCN221SY
    Seats

    40 - 50

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

    Teacher(s)

    Paresh Rathod, Pasi Kämppi

    Further information for students

    - STUDY UNIT IS FULLY AUTOMATED (MOOC) AND TEACHERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COUNSELLING PURPOSES
    - This is introduction level study unit and it gives good basis for more advanced cybersecurity study units
    - This study unit is suitable for any student who is willing to learn the overview of information security technologies
    - Students need to commit weekly based studies
    - The study unit is prioritized for TIKO and BIT students
    - Safety, Security and Risk Management students should take the study unit TO007BN Information and Cybersecurity Management
    - NOTE: Inactive students are removed from the study unit after the orientation period (the first week of the study unit)

    Programme(s)

    Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCN2), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TON2), Tietojenkäsittely ja tietoliikenne (ICT)

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    - If a student has existing domain specific competence he/she can request a process for recognition of existing competence

    Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

    - The study unit may offer expert lecturers

    Important dates

    - Study unit starts on week 4 (preliminary plan)
    - Study unit ends on week 17 (preliminary plan)
    - Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
    - NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

    Students workload

    - 5 cr / 137,5 hours
    - Study unit will last 14 weeks

    Content and scheduling

    - Weekly base schedule and one (1) module per week
    - A student can be proceed in his/her own pace from Module-1 to Module-5 and from Module-6 to Module-10
    - Volunteer lab exercises

    Modules:
    - Module-0: Learning target and goal
    - Module-1: Network Security Part 1
    - Module-2: Network Security Part 2
    - Module-3: Compliance and Operational Security Part 1
    - Module-4: Compliance and Operational Security Part 2
    - Module-5: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 1
    - Module-6: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 2
    - Module-7: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 3
    - Module-8: Application, Data, and Host Security
    - Module-9: Access Control and Identity
    - Module-10: Cryptography

    Location and time

    - Not dependent on place or time (virtual studies)
    - The study unit is implemented in Canvas LMS

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    – use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations – search for information in different sources – report – work under guidance using the skills and methods learned – receive guidance – plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance – work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct – follow the provided instructions and rules

    Good

    – use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations – gather information and use his/her knowledge basis – report in the agreed manner – work using the skills and methods learned – take part in guidance and utilise it – plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time – justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

    Excellent

    – use professional concepts extensively – compare and choose relevant information – report and communicate in a professional manner – work independently, using the skills and methods learned – anticipate his/her need for guidance – manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level – work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned – plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration