Cyber Security (E-DAT301)

Cyber Security has emerged as a critical area of interest and need for businesses. However, cyber security is a broad term that encompasses many different threats, defenses, and responses. No matter what size organization you work for, how much you know about cyber security, or where you are in your career, it would help if you worked to protect your company from the many cyber threats facing it. On the other hand, there are evolving attacks, hacking tools and defense techniques. The key is to understand the threats, their purpose, and the best ways to respond to them.

This course gives an introduction to the essential concepts, tools and techniques in Cyber Security. It is designed to help you understand the most important threats, how they work, their purpose, and the best ways to respond to them. The course is relevant for IT professionals who want to understand the cyber security domain better, thinking like a hacker to find the security holes to penetrate the victim systems and learn the best ways to defend against them.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

E-DAT301

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Language of instruction

English

Offered by

Content

This course covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Footprinting and Recon
  • Network Scanning
  • System Hacking
  • Social Engineering
  • Denial of Service Attacks
  • Web Applications
  • Database Security
  • Cryptography

Learning outcome

The course will provide you with a good understanding of the key concepts and vocabulary in Cyber Security, including attack vectors, possible threats, and their purpose.

You will understand the fundamental principles for defending against cyber-attacks and the most critical defense techniques.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and the Internet
  • Basic understanding of security concepts
  • Basic understanding of programming basics
  • Basic understanding of databases

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Digital school-exam 1/1 2 Hours Letter grades

Final exam: multiple choice questions. 2 hours digital exam. A - F.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Ferhat Özgur Catak

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Method of work

2 hours online lecture per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Cyber Security (E-MCS100_1) 5

Open for

Enkeltemner TN - bachelornivå

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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