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Computer user's data security (2cr)

Code: KD07DVTT018-3002

General information


Enrollment
21.12.2017 - 05.03.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
19.03.2018 - 25.05.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
8 - 24
Teachers
Osmo Mäkiniemi
Course
KD07DVTT018

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Studies in Moodle proceed in accordance with the weekly distributed learning material and learning tasks. The course lasts for about seven weeks.

Objective

Students can explain key terms related to information security and privacy. Students are able to identify the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to assess the security from the individual and the organizational point of view. Students are able to protect computers against security threats.

Content

- individual and organization security threats
- key concepts
- security threats and risks
- protecting your computer from security threats
- data encryption
- the individual's privacy

Materials

- material provided by the teacher
- Internet material
- supplementary literature (no course book):
Rousku, K. 2014. Kyberturvaopas, Helsinki: Talentum.

Teaching methods

The course is conducted entirely online. Study material, assignments, discussions, etc., as well as exam are in the Moodle learning environment.

Exam schedules

Moodle exam is done at the end of the course. The latest opportunity is about two weeks after the actual exam.

Student workload

Independent work 54 h online.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to list the information security and privacy related to the key concepts. Students are able to list the key security threats. Students are able to improve computer's security under guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to describe the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to describe the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to improve the security of your computer.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can explain the data security and data protection related to the key concepts. Students are able to assess the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to assess the workstation and network security. Students are able to protect your computer against various threats.

Qualifications

Basics of information technology

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