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 second or third semester students.
Strategic and Operational Aspects of Cyber Security
Admin notes for 2016 Spring semester
Where and when?
Room ICT-315, 1745-2100 on Tuesdays, even 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.
1
Course introduction. Slides: Meedia:ITC8050_-_Lesson_1_-_Course_Introduction_RO.pdf
Assignment of individual research topics.
2
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...)
3
Lecture about what should be protected and why in a digital society.
4
Lecture about how different aspects of cyber security fit together (technical, processes, people).
Tabletop exercise introduction brief. Slides Meedia:Tabletop_intro_brief_RO.pdf
5
Lecture on incident handling and risk management.
6
Tabletop exercise preparation.
7
Tabletop exercise.
8
Course summary. Feedback.
EXAMS
General notes
This is an oral exam. Up to 8 students take the exam during one slot.
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 (usually both). 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.
Check this page for updates before coming to the exam.
Registration
Send an e-mail to Rain Ottis with your exam time preference in order to register. However, considering the 8 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.
Exam times
TBA