Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- take sole responsibility for working as a member cybersecurity project team (project target varies including research, innovation, business, cyber ranges, cyber drill or cyber defense projects)
- act ethically as a member of project team, community and working-life partners
- plan, implement and document cybersecurity research project
- select and apply appropriate frameworks and methods for cybersecurity research project
- present research results in the academic and business format
- manifest cybersecurity professional practices and apply practitioners skills in the community

Content

Note: The learning targets can be advance studies in one or more
of following (not limited to only those): cybersecurity practices,
cyber ranges, cyber drills, cyber forensics, cyber war, cyber
defence, cybersecurity for AI and robotics, cybersecurity for
blockchain, cybersecurity for supply chain management and
relevant advance cybersecurity topics.

Teaching methods

The working method includes project work in teams. Conducting a cybersecurity project develops the students’ skills in planning, developing, and managing cybersecurity tasks as a part of international research, development and innovation (RDI) project.
The team makes research work in one of Lurea's RDI projects.
The team follows the project framework (PMBOK) and uses provided project document templates
The team applies selected information security framework with chosen context
The result of the project is the deliverables (for example demonstrable technical solution, final project report, or research paper) that demonstrate the results in a proper manner
The team will report their progress through video presentations that other teams will peer-review.
The team will present their results at the end of the study unit in a seminar. The presentation can be a beforehand recorded video.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Public deliverables of the target RDI project, open-source academic articles.

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 the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The student team makes research work in one of Lurea's RDI projects,

Important dates

Every student should be a member of one of the student teams before January 31.

Forms of internationality

Most of Laurea's research, development and innovation projects are international ones. The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

5 cr / 137,5 hours student work -> about 8 hours student work/week

Content and scheduling

Orientation: Introduction to the study unit
Module 1: Familiarizing with the RDI topic and forming research teams
Module 2: Determination of the RDI problem of the team
Module 3: Project idea focusing and project plan
Module 4: Project work including the mid-seminar video presentation
Module 5: Project results presentation
Module 6: Project finalizing

All tasks will be peer-reviewed by other teams

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on point gain during the study unit.
Evaluation Objects and Points:
- Individual assignment: 0-5 points
- Group NABC presentation: 0-5 points
- Project plan: 0-20 points
- Research results: 0-70 points
- Final seminar presentation: 0-10 point
- Giving peer-review feedback (oral and/or written) to other teems: 0-15 points
- Project management and teamwork: 0-5
Total: 125 (There might be bonus assignments to earn bonus points.)

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed.
Urkund is used when assignments are checked,

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: 70 - 79 p
2: 80 - 89 p

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: 90 - 99 p
4: 100 - 109 p

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

110 p -->

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
R0318 Introduction to Information Security & R0319 Information
Security Management AND R0385 Information Infrastructure and
Security & A9185 Network Applications OR equivalent
competence