Cyber Security Base: Advanced Topics

The course has the following prerequisites:

• The following courses in the Cyber Security Base course series are highly recommended:
  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Securing Software
  • Course Project I
• Programming skills (Python)

Upon completing the course the student will be able to

• indicate security issues in networks and devices connected to networks,
• explain basics in cryptography,
• explain analysis of software system architecture, and
• explain log mining and defend its importance.

The course material consists of

• online material (https://cybersecuritybase.mooc.fi/(Avautuu uuteen välilehteen)), and
• several external online materials (articles, videos). These links are specified in the course material.

Completion methods

Grading is based on the online essays, quizzes, and programming exercises.

Assessment practices and criteria

The grading scale is pass/fail.

Completing programming exercises, quizzes, and essays will reward points. Students must obtain 85% of total points to pass the course.

Activities and teaching methods in support of learning

The course is a MOOC course with the study material available online.

A support channel (online chat) is provided.

Target groups

The course is intended for Master's students and last-year Bachelor's students. Available also to students from different degree programmes.

Suitable for exchange students.

Timing

Recommended time/stage of studies for completion

The course is recommended to be completed during the last year for Bachelor's students and the first year for Master's students.

Term/teaching period when the course will be offered

The MOOC course can be completed throughout the year. The recommended schedule is in the spring (3rd or 4th period).

Study module

The course is part of the Master's Programme in Computer Science, an optional course in the Networks study track.

Expiry of studies

Default rules apply

Language of instruction

English