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)
Other complementary materials in Optima

Teaching methods

Study unit includes 5 modules:
1. Orientation, Cybersecurity Essential Body of Knowledge and Risk Management
2. Protecting information
3. Protecting agains Human Threats (Personnel security, training and awareness)
4. Protecting IT-systems and networks
5. Hot topics & summary
Study unit includes both virtual studies, guest lectures and workshops
Optima forum is used in communication
Tutoring is available during workshops
All materials are in English. Finnish is used in HTA implementations during contact lessons and can be used in assignments.
NOTE:
- This study unit is preferably offered for security management students as compulsory studies (group HTA218KA) 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

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

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h

Evaluation scale

H-5