Introduction to Cybersecurity (5 cr)
Code: 5G00DM21-3005
General information
Enrolment period
30.07.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 23.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Software Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Teachers
- Petteri Jekunen
Person in charge
Petteri Jekunen
Groups
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22I260EA
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22I260EBDegree Programme in Software Engineering
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
Hybrid course - combined online and on TAMK campus
Tools required: Microsoft Teams. Zoom. Installation of native clients highly recommended.
Online learning sessions on Wednesdays 8:30-10 (EEST).
Contact learning on Thursdays 14:15 - 17
Exam schedules
Two exams: in the middle and in the end of the course.
Exact dates will be given later.
Assessment methods and criteria
Presence - 20%
Exams - 40%
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
- Introduction
- Threats, vulnerabilities and attacks
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Introduction to Authentication and Identity Management
- Introduction to Network Security
- Introduction to Risk Management
- Securing Hosts and Data
- Business Continuity
- Operational Security and Privacy
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.