Practical CybersecurityLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: TX00EX99

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

After completing this course the student
• can analyse the local information systems from the attacker’s and defender's point of views
• knows how to examine information systems to find potential attackers
• knows how to use common tools for gathering information about the target systems.

Content

The course consists of theory studies about basic principles of offensive and defensive cyber security, anatomy of a cyber-attack and overall principles of cyber-attacks. Course covers also usage of common security evaluation and attack tools.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.