Cybersecurity and Sustainability
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
EVM0390
course title in Estonian
Küberkaitse ja jätkusuutlikkus
course title in English
Cybersecurity and Sustainability
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
RATM24/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
EV - Virumaa College
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course aims in Estonian
Õppeaine eesmärk on anda õppijatele sügavamad teadmised infotehnoloogia turvalisuse valdkonnas, et nad saaksid tõhusalt analüüsida, kavandada ja rakendada turvameetmeid, mis kaitsevad infosüsteeme ja andmeid ning aitavad kaasa digitaalse maailma jätkusuutlikule arengule.
course aims in English
The aim of this course is to equip students with profound knowledge in the field of information technology security, enabling them to effectively analyse, design, and implement security measures to safeguard information systems and data, contributing to the sustainable advancement of the digital world.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine läbinud üliõpilane:
- mõistab infotehnoloogia turvalisuse aluspõhimõtteid ja nende praktilist tähtsust ettevõtetele ja organisatsioonidele;
- omandab oskused riskianalüüsi läbiviimiseks infosüsteemides ning tõhusate turvameetmete väljatöötamiseks vastavalt riskidele;
- teab krüptograafia põhitõdesid ja rakendab infosüsteemides kaasaegseid krüptograafiameetodeid;
- haldab efektiivselt turvaintsidente ja reageerib kiiresti ning asjakohaselt turvarikkumistele, samal ajal arendades oskusi infoturbe strateegilise planeerimise ja tehnoloogia rakendamise valdkonnas, järgides kehtivaid regulatsioone.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completing this course, the student:
- understands the fundamental principles of information technology security and their practical significance for businesses and organizations;
- аcquires the skills to conduct risk analysis in information systems and develop effective security measures based on identified risks;
- knows the basics of cryptography and can apply modern cryptography methods in information systems;
- is сapable of effectively managing security incidents and responding promptly and appropriately to security breaches, while also developing skills in the areas of strategic information security planning and technology implementation in accordance with applicable regulations.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Küberturvalisuse mõiste. Riskianalüüs. Krüptograafia alused, sümmeetrilised ja asümmeetrilised šifrid. Autentimine ja räsimine. Digiallkiri. PKI mõiste. Võrgu turvalisus. Eetiline häkkimine (Ethical Hacking), teooria ja praktika. Digitaalse maailma jätkusuutlik areng.
brief description of the course in English
The concept of cyber security. Risk analysis. Basics of cryptography, symmetric and asymmetric cyphers. Authentication and hashing. Digital signature. Definition of PKI. Network security. Ethical Hacking, theory and practice. Sustainable development of the digital world.
type of assessment in Estonian
Eksamihinne kujuneb semestri jooksul ülesannete ja laboritööde täitmise tulemusena.
type of assessment in English
The examination grade is awarded for the completion of assignments and laboratory work during the semester.
independent study in Estonian
-
independent study in English
-
study literature
1. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice by William Stallings
2. Computer Security: Principles and Practice by William Stallings and Lawrie Brown
3. Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
18.0
practices
0.0
practices
0.0
exercises
2.0
exercises
18.0
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Larissa Joonas, EV - Virumaa College
Estonian
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Larissa Joonas, EV - Virumaa College
    Estonian
      Course description in Estonian
      Course description in English