Information Security

The recommended prerequisite is that the learning outcomes of the following courses are accomplished: Introduction to Information Processing Science as well as Devices and Data Network

After completing the course, the student will be able able to:

• define essential information security concepts and components of information systems security,
• recognize the common types of security threats, and their managerial and technical protection mechanisms,
• describe the tasks and responsibilities of information security management in organisations,
• explain the different phases of secure systems development/acquisition,
• recognize the fundamental characteristics of risk management and evaluate information security risks,
• recognize basics of technical information security methods and cryptography, as well as
• explain areas of behavioral information security research and their practical implications.

Lecture materials, exercise materials Assessment Criteria Online assignments, online exams

Course Literature
Lecture materials, selected articles, and book: Whitman & Mattord (2015 or newer). Principles of information security.