Introduction to Information Security
This is an introductory course that provides you with an overview of key topics in cyber security, allowing for potential deeper study of each of the current topics.
The course presents the basic terminology and provides hands-on experience with entry-level concepts for each subject.
The topics are:
• cryptography,
• cybersecurity ecosystem,
• operating system security,
• software security and
• privacy.
Furthermore, a project, which is carried out in a group, will require you to apply the concepts covered during the lectures.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The teaching activities consist of lectures and laboratories.
The language of instruction is English.Assessment
The course is examined through:
- on-campus written exam and
- project work.
Examiner
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Contact
This course is part of a programme och exchange studies and is not available for application as a stand-alone course.
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Study counsellors - master
- Visiting address
Nod Buildning, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, Kista
- Office hours
Please contact us via email if you want to book a meeting. We are available on Campus in Kista and via Zoom.
- Phone hours
Thursday 12.30–2 pm
- Irregular office hours
Last phone hours of autumn semester 2024: 12 December
First phone hours of spring semester 2025: 9 January
