Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (5cr)

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 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

Learning materials and recommended literature

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

Important dates

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