CYBER SECURITY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CYS5021 Cyber Security Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET NACİ ÜNAL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Course Objectives: This course will provide a basic introduction to of all aspects of cyber-security including business, policy and procedures, communications security, network security, security management, legal issues, and technical issues.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
This course provides students basic knowledge and skills in the fundamental theories and practices of Cyber Security.

Course Content

Explanation of the course, its activity and its content. Advanced knowledge of the key concepts of cybersecurity, privacy, risk, legal regulations, and compliance associated with organizational information systems. Implementation and effects of cyber security concept on organizations. Information security management, standards. Guidelines, legal regulations and compliance. Ethics, security architecture and design. Security technologies; basic cryptography and its applications. Physical and environmental security, network security, general security operations. Software development security. Cyber forensics. Cyber risks.
Intrusion detection and prevention.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explanation of the course, its activity and its content. Lecture notes.
2) Advanced knowledge of the key concepts of cybersecurity, privacy, risk, legal regulations, and compliance associated with organizational information systems. Lecture notes
3) Implementation and effects of cyber security concept on organizations. Lecture notes.
4) Information security management, standards. Lecture notes.
5) Guidelines, legal regulations and compliance. Lecture notes.
6) Ethics, security architecture and design. Lecture notes.
7) Security technologies; basic cryptography and its applications. Lecture notes.
8) Security technologies; basic cryptography and its applications. Lecture notes.
9) Physical and environmental security, network security, general security operations. Lecture notes.
10) Physical and environmental security, network security, general security operations. Lecture notes.
11) Software development security. Lecture notes.
12) Cyber forensics. Lecture notes.
13) Cyber risks. Lecture notes.
14) Intrusion detection and prevention. Lecture notes.

Sources

Course Notes: 1. "How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk", Douglas W. Hubbard and Richard Seiersen. 2. "Essential Cybersecurity Science: Build, Test, and Evaluate Secure Systems", Josiah Dykstra.
References: Lecture notes.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 4 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 2 3 6
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 4 8 32
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 20 20
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 190

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 4
1) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 4
1) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 4
1) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 5
1) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 5
2) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 5
2) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 5
2) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 4
2) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 5
2) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 5
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 5
3) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 4
3) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 5
3) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 5