Goal:
The course gives a general overview of current challenges in cybersecurity from the primary perspective of a conscious computer user. Various aspects of personal and (small) business cyber hygiene is examined together with related technologies with the aim of achieving a common mental basis for more specialized studies in security.
Course description:
Following broad introduction of general aims and terminology of cybersecurity, students are introduced to security aspects and threats regarding common day-to-day activities, like web browsing, direct messaging, installing of applications or using social media. A broad overview and introduction to applied cryptography is followed by practical considerations regarding modern cryptosystems and their features. Various supplementary topics, like data management, contingency planning, user authentication and authorization, risk management and social engineering are also examined.
Cyber security – Security awareness