Computer user's data security

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07DVTT018
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mäkiniemi, Osmo
Teacher Team: Mäkiniemi, Osmo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students can explain key terms related to information security and privacy. Students are able to identify the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to assess the security from the individual and the organizational point of view. Students are able to protect computers against security threats.

Student's Workload

- independent work on the Moodle 54 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Basics of information technology

Contents

- individual and organization security threats
- key concepts
- security threats and risks
- protecting your computer from security threats
- data encryption
- the individual's privacy

Recommended or Required Reading

- material provided by the teacher
- Internet material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- online learning

Assessment Criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5

Excellent (5)

The student can explain the data security and data protection related to the key concepts. Students are able to assess the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to assess the workstation and network security. Students are able to protect your computer against various threats.

Good (4-3)

Students are able to describe the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to describe the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to improve the security of your computer.

Satisfactory (2-1)

Students are able to list the information security and privacy related to the key concepts. Students are able to list the key security threats. Students are able to improve computer's security under guidance.

Assessment Methods

- exam 60 %
- exercises and other activity on the Moodle 40 %

Further Information

- max 24 students

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