ITC8050

Background

As of Fall semester of 2015 ITC8050 replaces the ITX8062 course in the IVCM curriculum. It is mandatory for both specializations: cyber security and digital forensics.

The course is intended for third or fourth semester students.

Strategic and Operational Aspects of Cyber Security

Admin notes for 2015 Fall semester

Where and when?

Room ICT-A1, 1745-2100 on Wednesdays, odd weeks only.

Instructors

Rain Ottis, PhD, Associate Professor at TUT

Jaan Priisalu, Researcher at TUT

Practice led by Bernhards Blumbergs

Contacts: rain dot ottis at ttu dot ee jaan dot priisalu at ttu dot ee

Schedule

The lecture topic order may change depending on the availability of lecturers. Please check this wiki page before each lecture for the most up-to-date information.

02.09

Course introduction. Slides: Meedia:ITC8050_-_Lesson_1_-_Course_Introduction_RO.pdf

Assignment of individual research topics.

16.09

Lecture covering the main actors in cyber conflict. Slides: Meedia:ITC8050_-_Lesson_2_-_Actors_in_cyber_conflict_RO.pdf

Reading: Sun-Tzu's Art of War: Chapters 1-3. (If you know your enemy and know yourself...)

30.09

Lecture about what should be protected and why in a digital society.

Meedia:ITC8050-JP1.pdf

14.10

Lecture about how different aspects of cyber security fit together (technical, processes, people).

Tabletop exercise introduction brief. Slides Meedia:Tabletop_intro_brief_RO.pdf

28.10

Lecture on incident handling and risk management.

11.11

Tabletop exercise preparation.

25.11

Tabletop exercise.

09.12

Course summary. Feedback.

EXAMS

This is an oral exam. Up to 12 students take the exam during one slot.

Send an e-mail to Rain Ottis with your exam time preference in order to register. However, considering the 12 person limit, be prepared that your first preference may not be available. The registrations will be done on a first come first serve basis. Once registered, your initials will appear behind the date on this wiki.

In the beginning of the exam you will get two questions (may be multi-part questions). At least one of the questions will be based on your paper topic. You will then have time to prepare your answers. You can use any materials at this time. However, when you come to answer the questions (and any follow-up questions that arise), you can only use your hand-written notes. You are free to leave once you have answered your questions.

Exams will take place in ICT-411, unless listed otherwise. Check this page for updates before coming to the exam.

Exam times 16.12.2015 1700-2000 17.12.2015 1700-2000 22.12.2015 1700-2000 05.01.2016 1700-2000 06.01.2016 1200-1500 07.01.2016 1700-2000 12.01.2016 1700-2000