Information and Cyber Security

The course covers the basics of information and cyber security. The focus is on topics that security professionals should at least be aware of regarding information and cyber security. Completing the course does not require in-depth technical expertise or knowledge of the subject. The framework for the course is the ISO 27000 series of standards. The course is divided into five modules: - Fundamentals - Organizational control measures - Personnel-related control measures - Physical control measures - Technological control measures.

The scope of the course is 5 ECTS credits, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work. This time includes face-to-face sessions, guidance, assignments, and independent study of the materials.

This implementation is designed for blended learning. The course includes scheduled face-to-face sessions (beginning and end) as well as independent online learning. Guidance for course assignments is provided remotely via Zoom. The course involves both individual and group work. The implementation of the course is supported by the learning environment built in Canvas, where course materials, assignments, and important dates are gathered. It is crucial for learning to participate in face-to-face sessions held on campus according to the schedule. Feedback on assignments will be given by the teacher, either to groups or individuals. NOTE: - This study unit is preferably offered for students of Safety, Security and Risk Management as compulsory studies (HRA groups) and other students are eligible to be enrolled in case of free seats - If you are not security management student, please review study unit Introduction for Information Security of IT degree

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). ... The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information. For more information, please refer to the student intranet: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_planningstudies/SitePages/Recognition-of-Prior-Learning.aspx Students can also apply for the recognition of competence acquired through work as part of their degree (work-based learning). Students are responsible for demonstrating competence, providing evidence, and submitting sufficient information. The competence is assessed jointly by the student and the supervisor receiving the demonstration. For more information, please refer to the student intranet: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_planningstudies/SitePages/Work-based-learning.aspx