| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| NMD3006 | Digital Security | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN AŞÇI |
| Course Objectives: | Given the level of insecurity surrounding the use of digital and mobile technology, protection of journalists’ identity and privacy is now crucial. None the less, digital technology also offers tools to minimize the dangers that they face on the job. This course aims to sensitize the students about challenges they face regarding the security of their online communications. The students will be equipped with tools and techniques enabling them to secure their Internet browsing, to protect themselves against digital surveillance to enhance the security of their digital data. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; - has gained awareness of surveillance threats, - has acquired knowledge on the concepts behind encryption and its safe use, - can assess and create a threat model, - is able to optimize digital devices and online accounts for safety, - can conduct safe Internet research, - is capable to encrypt online communication tools, - is able to store date safely on digital devices as well as on the cloud. |
| Since information technologies have become an intrinsic part of our lives, the concept of digital security widened as well. As right to privacy of personal data has been one of the hot debates of our age, digital security is a field that we need to gain more knowledge about. Throughout the semester the issue of digital security will be discussed not only on a technological level but also discussed on political, economic and social levels. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | ||
| 2) | Journalism in the age of mass surveillance | ||
| 3) | Introduction to threat modeling | ||
| 4) | System protection and operating system security | ||
| 5) | Safe surfing on the Internet | ||
| 6) | Data protection and deletion | ||
| 7) | E-mail encryption | ||
| 8) | Midterm exam | ||
| 9) | Secure messaging | ||
| 10) | Secure password creation and protection | ||
| 11) | Secure whistleblowing | ||
| 12) | Mobile security on iOS and Android devices | ||
| 13) | Desktop security on macOS and Windows devices | ||
| 14) | Review of the term | ||
| Course Notes: | Carlsson, U., & Pöyhtäri, R. (2017). The Assault on Journalism. (Türkçe) Göteborg: Nordicom. Çalışkan, B. (2019). Digital Security Awareness and Practices of Journalists in Turkey: A Descriptive Study. Conflict & Communication Online, 18 (1). Electronic Frontier Foundation. Surveillance Self Defense: Tips, Tools and How-Tos for Safer Online Communication. https://ssd.eff.org McGregor, S. (2021). Information security essentials: a guide for reporters, editors, and newsroom leaders. New York: Columbia University Press. Poitras, L. (Director). (2014). Citizenfour [Movie]. |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 115 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |