CLOUD COMPUTING SECURITY BASICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIL444	CLOUD COMPUTING SECURITY BASICS	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ŞENOL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The goal of this course is to explain the importance of cloud computing and its security, teaching students the relevant terminology and concepts. Students will learn about cloud computing security issues, standards, and legal shortcomings. By analyzing the challenges, security threats, and risks of cloud computing, they will develop their perspectives and gain knowledge on implementing security measures, precautions, and conducting cloud computing security audits. This will enable them to understand and keep up with developments in the field.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The importance of cloud computing security, terminology and concepts related to cloud computing and cloud computing security, current issues and legal conditions, the historical process of security issues, current challenges, threats, and risks, attacks on cloud computing systems, risk analysis and management, cloud computing security standards and implementations, cloud computing security measures/precautions and solutions, cloud computing security laws, strategies, and policies, legal issues and shortcomings related to cloud computing and security, cloud computing security auditing and assurance, and developments and future trends in cloud computing security.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
By understanding the importance of cloud computing and its security, students will learn relevant terminology and concepts, enhancing their perspective.
Students will learn about current cloud computing issues, security concerns, and legal conditions, increasing their awareness and enabling them to make informed decisions through critical thinking.
They will evaluate and analyze the challenges, security threats, and risks of cloud computing, offering insights into management strategies.
Students will gain knowledge of cloud computing security standards and become familiar with security measures and precautions.
They will learn about the legal issues and shortcomings related to cloud computing security.
Students will acquire knowledge of how to conduct cloud computing security audits and understand the developments in the field.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and Research	Introduction to the scope, importance, and cloud computing security.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
2	Reading and Research	Cloud computing and cloud computing security terminology and concepts.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
3	Reading and Research	Current issues in cloud computing and legal conditions.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
4	Reading and Research	The historical process of security issues in cloud computing.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
5	Reading and Research	Current challenges, security threats, and risks in cloud computing.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
6	Reading and Research	Attacks on cloud computing systems.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
7	Reading and Research	Cloud computing security risk analysis and management.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and Research	Cloud computing security standards and implementations.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
10	Reading and Research	Cloud computing security measures, precautions, and solutions.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
11	Reading and Research	Cloud computing security laws, strategies, and policies.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
12	Reading and Research	Legal issues and shortcomings in cloud computing and security.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
13	Reading and Research	Cloud computing security auditing and assurance.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
14	Reading and Research	Developments and future of cloud computing security.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
15	Reading and Research	General review and evaluation.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Turan, M. (2019). Bulut Bilişim. Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara
Topaloğlu, M. vd. (2017). Bulut Bilişim. Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara
Erl, T. vd. (2013). Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture, Prentice Hall, İngiltere.
BTK (2013). Bulut Bilişim. BTK Yayını, Ankara
Kılınç, H. (2017). Kamuda Bulut Bilişim Kullanımına Yönelik Risk Analizi ve Yönetimi. T.C. ÇŞB Yayını, Ankara.
STM Think Tech (2022). Bulut Bilişim Güvenliği Trend Analizi, STM Yayını, Ankara.
TSE (2014). Bulut Bilişim Güvenlik ve Kullanım Standardı. TSE Yayını, Ankara. .

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	10
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.		1
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.		1
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.		1
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.	0
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.					4
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.						5
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.					4
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.						5
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	10	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	26	26
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	6	12
TOTAL	38	0	158