Study Guide

Objective

In today’s modern world we are surrounded by technology, devices, and services. Countless innovations have been changing the world, and digital safety has become a concern for individuals and businesses alike. With the rise of cloud-based, largely device-free services, cybersecurity is becoming more and more important, and similar development is expected to continue over the following years and decades.

This course introduces you to the basics of cybersecurity and cloud services. You’ll learn about digital safety, adopt useful, practical skills, and gain a solid foundation on the topics.

After the course, you will be able to describe the basic elements of cybersecurity and cloud-based services. You’ll know how to stay safe online and help your friends and family do the same. You’ll understand the basics of cloud services and their potential to revolutionize entire fields of business and life.

Content

This course consists of six units:

Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cryptography and Encryption
Network and Device Threats
Authentication and Authorization
Introduction to Cloud Services
Cybersecurity and Cloud

Teaching methods

The course is an independent online course. The course is completed on Edukamu -onlineplatform.

Student workload

Approximately 54 hours (1 credit = 27 hours).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You must complete every assignment in order to pass the course.

Further information

Degree students are advised to discuss first about completing the course with their tutor teacher.

The course is completed on Edukamu -onlineplatform. Register for the course in https://cs.edukamu.fi/elements-of-cloud-and-cybersecurity-fi

For degree students the study credit is automatically registered into PAKKI system within short delay.

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You must complete every assignment in order to pass the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

You must complete every assignment in order to pass the course.