Computer SecurityLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: KL00CQ36
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Alpo Anttonen
Objective
The student knows the basic concepts of information security and is able to protect against information security threats that affect users, information networks and information systems.
Content
The course covers security methods such as user authentication, secure passwords, data encryption, security protocols, firewalls, anti-virus. Other topics include e.g.
- basic concepts of information security
- mobile phone security
- cyber security
- scams
- malware
- ransomware
- backup
- security of wireless networks.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basic concepts of information security and is able to protect against information security threats that affect users, information networks and information systems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student masters the basics of information security well and is able to protect against information security threats that affect users, information networks and information systems.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of information security well and is able to protect against information security threats that affect users, information networks and information systems. Student masters the theory of the course excellently.
Materials
- Lecture notes