Cybersecurity Project (5cr)

Qualifications

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

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 study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes scheduled teaching or guidance online, some of which is recorded (and the recordings can be viewed later in Canvas). The study unit includes group work. Active participation and commitment to interactive learning are required. You will receive individual feedback on assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback is also utilized.

The working method is based on team-based research, development, and innovation (RDI) project work. Implementing an RDI project within the field of cybersecurity enhances students’ ability to plan, develop, and manage RDI tasks as part of an international project.
The student team conducts research within one of Lurea’s RDI projects, where Laurea’s tasks are typically non-technical.
The team applies a selected cybersecurity or resilience framework to a defined context.
The teams produce deliverables such as a comprehensive final report or a research article that appropriately present the achieved results.
The team reports its progress through video presentations, which are peer-reviewed by other teams.
Finally, the team presents its results towards the end of the study unit in an online seminar, or the presentation may be delivered as a prerecorded video.
Artificial intelligence may be used, but its use must be reported.

Time and location

Please refer to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

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 (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The student team makes research work in one of Lurea's RDI projects that involves industry partners.

Important dates

In accordance with the degree regulations (2024), students accepted for the study unit must confirm their participation. In this implementation, this means that the student must be an active member of one of the student teams within three weeks of the start of the implementation. If the student does not confirm participation in this way, their registration for the implementation will be rejected and another student may be admitted in their place.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Content and scheduling

The working method is team-based RDI (research, development, and innovation) project work. Students participate in a Laurea RDI project, typically focusing on non-technical tasks. Each team applies a selected cybersecurity or resilience framework to a defined context and produces deliverables such as a final report or research article. Progress is reported through video presentations, which are peer-reviewed by other teams. Results are presented at the end of the study unit in an online seminar or as a prerecorded video. Artificial intelligence may be used, but its use must be reported.

The implementation is divided into the following modules:
Orientation: Introduction to the study unit
Module 1: Familiarizing with the research, development and innovation (RDI) project's 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

Further information

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

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

"Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

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 their 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 their 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 their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

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

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

[The schedules and other conditions for the retakes and improving passed grades of the study unit or its part are agreed upon in writing at the beginning of the study unit or are documented in the implementation plan of the study unit.]

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. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

0-69 p / 125 p

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

110 p -->