Introduction to Information Security (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use relevant concepts related to information security
- evaluate the importance of information security as a part of an organization’s operations and the effect of information risks on an organization
- protect organizations against information security threats
- evaluate an organization’s operations with regard to information security related legislation and standards

Location and time

- Not dependent on place or time (virtual studies)

Materials

- Learning material is based on Comptia Security+ certification training material (video+ebook)
- The study unit provides preparatory training for Comptia Security+ but not certification exam

Teaching methods

- This study unit is fully online learning with the possibilities of volunteer tutoring meetings with the teachers.
- The tutoring meetings are not compulsory. Any student can participate tutoring meeting if they need any help from teachers.
- Virtual studies, weekly basis virtual learning and assignments
- The study unit does not have scheduled virtual lectures (Zoom or equivalent)
- This is introduction level study unit and it gives good basis for more advanced study units
- This study unit is suitable for any student who is willing to learn the overview of information security technologies
- Students need to commit weekly based studies
- NOTE: Safety, Security and Risk Management students should take the study unit TO007BN Information and Cybersecurity Management after R0186 Information and Cybersecurity
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- Learning material is based on Comptia Security+ certification training material
- The study unit provides preparatory training for Comptia Security+ but not certification exam
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Study unit content:
- Module-0: Learning target and goal
- Module-1: Network Security Part 1
- Module-2: Network Security Part 2
- Module-3: Compliance and Operational Security Part 1
- Module-4: Compliance and Operational Security Part 2
- Module-5: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 1
- Module-6: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 2
- Module-7: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 3
- Module-8: Application, Data, and Host Security
- Module-9: Access Control and Identity
- Module-10: Cryptography
- Voluntary hands-on labs

Employer connections

- Possibility to participate volunteer campus and online lectures offered by specialists and partners
- Possibility to participate Nixu Security Operations Center visit

Exam schedules

- Study unit starts on week 3 (preliminary plan)
- Study unit ends on week 16 (preliminary plan)
- Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
- NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

International connections

Teachers and students group are international (Finnish and English degree programme students). Study is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

- 5 cr / 137,5 hours
- Study unit will last 14 weeks

Content scheduling

- Module-0: Learning target and goal
- Module-1: Network Security Part 1
- Module-2: Network Security Part 2
- Module-3: Compliance and Operational Security Part 1
- Module-4: Compliance and Operational Security Part 2
- Module-5: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 1
- Module-6: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 2
- Module-7: Threats and Vulnerabilities Part 3
- Module-8: Application, Data, and Host Security
- Module-9: Access Control and Identity
- Module-10: Cryptography

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

- This is introduction level study unit and it gives good basis for more advanced study units
- This study unit is suitable for any student who is willing to learn the overview of information security technologies
- Students need to commit weekly based studies
- The study unit is prioritized for TIKO and BIT students
- Safety, Security and Risk Management students should take the study unit TO007BN Information and Cybersecurity Management
- Inactive students are removed from the study unit after the orientation period (the first week of the study unit)