Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (5 cr)

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

Materials

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

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

Exam schedules

virtual lessons, virtual studies, assignments and online exams between contact lessons of the modules, , final online exam

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h

Evaluation scale

H-5