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Introduction to cyber security testing
Individual course
Max amount of FITech students: 10
Persons without a valid study right at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences have preference to this course.
The course considers case studies of basic problems of cyber security and the technical basis of vulnerabilities and how to test and recognise them.
Course contents
Lectures and hands on exercises on various topics of cyber security and testing of systems against different vulnerabilities.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course, the student
- is familiar with the basic concepts and the terminology of cyber security testing
- is able to use security testing tools
Completion methods
The course can be completed fully online.
- Weekly lectures and exercises (you can attend the labs on campus or online)
- Lectures 14 h (recordings available)
- Exercises will be arranged in contact teaching and online (28 h) and as independent work (85 h)
More information in the University of Oulu study guide.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
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Responsible teacher
University of Oulu
Teemu Tokola, University teacher
teemu.tokola(at)oulu.fi
Further information about the course and studying
University of Oulu
Kimmo Halunen, Professor
kimmo.halunen(at)oulu.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
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Category:
ICT Studies
Topics:
Cybersecurity,
Information security
Information security
Course code:
IC00AI82
Study credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
9.1.–3.3.2023
Application deadline:
Application period has ended
Host university:
University of Oulu
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Degree student
Teaching method:
Contact,
Online
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Higher grades from the laboratory exercises can require programming and other technical skills
Course suitable for:
Anyone interested in learning the basics of cybersecurity testing
