Cybersecurity

Brief description

Cyber security and cyber defence;

  • discussion of cyberattacks (cyberwar);
  • introduction to cryptoanalysis (methods and procedures;
  • analysis of cyberattacks (Heartbleed, stuxnet,…);
  • electronic payment systems (digi-cash, bitcoin, …);
  • reflections on IT security;
  • exploits und exploit kits;
  • Deep Web, Darkweb;
  • responsibilities and requirements of IT security management;
  • as well as discussion of relevant current threats and defensive actions

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Jon Erickson, Hacking – die Kunst des Exploits, actual version

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Integrated course: lecture, case studies, discussion

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the final exam as well as on the quality of students' assignments, presentations etc.

Infos

Degree programme

Project Management & IT (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

5 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After completing this module, students will be able to understand IT security attack scenarios and identify corresponding defensive actions.

Course code

0387-17-01-BB-DE-48b