Course: Cybersecurity

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Course title Cybersecurity
Course code KIV/CYBE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dostal Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to cybersecurity, safety vs. security, basic concepts, and organizational context. 2. - 4. Threats, risks, and security processes in organizations - risk management, incident response, business continuity. 5. - 6. Regulatory and legal frameworks - GDPR, NIS2, Cybersecurity Act. 7. - 10. Technical measures and secure IT systems - server security, programming, integration with organizational processes. 11. - 13. Roles and responsibilities in cybersecurity, case studies, and ethical aspects.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 38 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 40 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe the basic principles of how information systems and computer networks operate
explain fundamental IT concepts (server, client, database, network services, cloud)
understand the basic principles of operating systems and their role in IT infrastructure
understand fundamental concepts of information security (confidentiality, integrity, availability)
have a basic overview of software development and its life cycle
Skills
work with common IT tools and environments
navigation in technical documentation and understand specialized texts in Czech or English
analyze a simple IT problem and describe its basic technical context
work independently as well as collaboratively in a team to solve assigned tasks
structure information and present the results of one's work in written or oral form
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
the basic principles of cybersecurity in the context of modern IT systems and organizations
the main types of threats, vulnerabilities, and risks in the field of cybersecurity
basic security processes in organizations (risk management, incident response, business continuity)
key legislative and regulatory frameworks in cybersecurity (GDPR, NIS2, the Cybersecurity Act)
the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of key stakeholders in cybersecurity (CISO, DPO, project manager, IT manager)
the ethical and societal aspects of cybersecurity
Skills
analyze the basic security posture of an organization and identify key assets, threats, and risks
assess the suitability of technical, organizational, and process-based security measures in a specific context
interpret basic legislative and regulatory requirements and reflect them in the design of security measures
describe and justify a cybersecurity solution proposal in a structured manner
communicate security-related topics with both technical and non-technical roles within an organization
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Seminar work
Skills
Written exam
Seminar work
Competences
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • EU. GDPR - Regulation (EU) 2016/679. .
  • EU. NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555. .
  • Whitman, M. E., & Mattord, H. J. Principles of Information Security. 2022. ISBN 9780357506431.
  • William Stallings. Effective Cybersecurity: A Guide to Using Best Practices and Standards. 2019. ISBN 9780134772806.


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