Computer security (3 cr)
Code: KL00CQ36-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.05.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Alpo Anttonen
Student groups
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WEB22Web Programming
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.
Evaluation scale
1-5
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.