Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures
Software Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures | YZM515 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki KONYAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Express the concepts in the field of cyber security.
2) Discusses security technologies used in cyberspace.
3) Explains the relation of IT law, international standards and countermeasures with cyber security.
4) Recalls basic information about computer crime and network security.
5) Knows the precautions to be taken against cyber attacks.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Cyber security evolution process, Security engineering, Security techniques, Intrusion detection systems, Cyber warfare operational requirements, Cyber warfare examples, Cyber warfare examples, Firewalls, Integration of cyber warfare assets, Spyware, Anti-spyware methods
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required