Introduction to Cybersecurity (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to:

- understand the importance of safety, data security and privacy
- use password manager
- describe common cybersecurity threads and how organizations mitigate attacks
- be safe using social media
- understand the business aspects related to the importance of cybersecurity
- explain why credentials, firewalls, virus protection and updates are crucial to computer security

Content (course unit)

- the need for cybersecurity
- basics of risk management
- threads, vulnerabilities and attacks
- protecting data and privacy
- confidentiality, integrity and availability
- importance of credentials

Location and time

NOTE: Online course.
Tools required: Microsoft Teams. Zoom. Installation of native clients highly recommended.

Online learning sessions on Tuesdays 12.15-14.45 Finland Time EEST (GMT +3 due to daylight saving until Sun, Oct 31, 2021).

Exam schedules

Two exams: in the middle and in the end of the course.
Exact dates will be given later.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams - 60%
Activities - 40%
Max 100 points. Min points for the grades:
5 - 88.0
4 - 71.0
3 - 54.0
2 - 37.0
1 - 20.0

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact sessions and activities: labs, exercises, reports, group work, case studies

Learning materials

CompTIA security+ certification study guide (exam SY0-501) - book
https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/1p7d0a7/alma9910689885805973

Other materials provided during the course.

Student workload

The size of the course is 5 ECTS meaning appr. 135 hours of work.
Estimate of hours spent:
- Lessons and instructed labs and exercises: 45
- Assignments and case studies: 45
- Preparing for exams: 45

Content scheduling

1 - Introduction
2 - Introduction to Authentication and Identity Management
3 - Introduction to Risk Management
4 - Introduction to Network Security
5 - Securing Hosts and Data
6 - Threats, vulnerabilities and attacks
7 - Introduction to Cryptography
8 - Business Continuity
9 - Operational Security and Privacy

The course follows the division of the CompTIA Security+ certification programme.

Completion alternatives

Consult the instructor

Practical training and working life cooperation

n/a

International connections

n/a

Further information

n/a

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is not capable of describing the basic cyber security terminology.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is capable of describing the basic cyber security terminology.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is capable of describing the basic cyber security terminology in a structured way. Understands the areas of security. Understands the characteristics of safety, security and privacy.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is capable of describing the basic cyber security terminology in a structured way. Understands the areas of security. Understands the characteristics of safety, security and privacy.

The student is capable of conducting a basic security analysis.