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Introduction to Information Security (5 cr)

Code: LTD6043-LTB21V1

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2020 - 31.10.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
12.01.2021 - 04.03.2021
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Tradenomi / Tietojenkäsittely (DD)
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
Jari Uimonen
Jyri Kemppainen
Mikko Hyttinen
Olli Hatakka
Teacher in charge
Jari Uimonen
Groups
LTDNS19
Information Technology (BBA), Full-time Studies, Fall, 2019
Course
LTD6043

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands the basics of data security, knows the used terminology in data security, can analyze security threats, understands how they can be prevented, and is able to assess the reliability and feasibility of different data security methods in various use cases.

Content

The course covers, for example, the following topics: Introduction to data security, terminology in data security, cryptography, authentication, access control, database security, cloud security, malicious software, denial-of-service attacks, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, network security, wireless security, IoT device security, physical security, organization's security policy, and security related regulations and legislation.

Materials

Lecture handouts. The course is based on the book Stallings & Brown: Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Pearson 2015

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