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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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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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