Cybersecurity
2024/2025- Purpose and learning objectives
The course will provide you with a solid understanding of the technical aspects of cybersecurity, as well as the economic principles that underpin it.
Knowledge
After this elective you will have the knowledge and skills needed to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and attacks, and to develop effective cybersecurity strategies for organizations there are following the current regulations.
Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with a high demand for skilled professionals in all levels.•You will understand the basics of cybersecurity, including the different types of threats and the methods that attackers use to exploit vulnerabilities.
Skills
•Knowledge of the regulatory and compliance frameworks that organizations use to ensure that they are meeting their cybersecurity obligations.
•Knowledge of different techniques that organizations can use to secure their networks
•Knowledge of different analytical techniques that organizations can use to monitor and detect cybersecurity threats.•Understanding of different methods that organizations can use to manage their cybersecurity risks.
Competences
•Understanding of economic principles that underpin cybersecurity, including the costs of cybersecurity breaches, the cost-benefit analysis of cybersecurity investments, and the economic incentives that drive cybercriminals.•Understanding of cybersecurity in business strategy.
- Type of instruction
The lectures will be based on business cases, with hands-on exercises, supported by theory. You will in this groups works on the different business cases in relations with cybersecurity.
- Subject/module requirement for
participation
Academic requirement for participation
In order to participate in the elective, the student must have completed 1 to 4 semesters of the Economics and IT program or equivalent. - Exam
The learning outcomes of the exam are identical with the learning outcomes of the subject(s)/modul(es)
Exam in one or more subjects•A hand-in in the form of a written group report, 4 pages, which is to demonstrate ability to combine theory and practice.
•Group oral exam based on written group report.Type of examCombined written and oral examinationIndividual exam or group examIndividual or group, 3-7 participantsExam languagesEnglishType of evaluation7-point grading scaleExaminersInternal censure
In the subject Cybersecurity you will receive 82 hours of instruction, which corresponds to 109 lessons (1 lesson = 45 min.) and 30% of your total workload for the subject.
The teaching primarily consists of the following activities: cases.
The preparation primarily consists of the following activities: group work.
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*KEA can deviate from the number of hours if this is justified by special circumstances