CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIL418	CYBER SECURITY	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. SERKAN GÖNEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach the students basic knowledge and skills in the fundamental theories and practices of Cyber Security.
Contents of the Course Unit:	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, political issues, and technical issues. This serves as the introduction to the cyber security track in computer engineering department.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

The students who take the course will be able to; I. Understand the broad set of technical, social & political aspects of Cyber Security. II. Appreciate the vulnerabilities and threats posed by criminals, terrorist and nation states to national infrastructure. III. Understand the nature of secure software development, operating systems and data base design. IV. Understand the security management methods to maintain security protection

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction: Computer Security, Threats, Harm, Vulnerabilities, Controls	-
2	-	Authentication, Access Control, and Cryptography	-
3	-	Programs and Programming: Unintentional (Non-malicious) Programming	-
4	-	Oversights, Malicious Code, Malware, Countermeasures	-
5	-	The Web User Side: Browser Attacks, Web Attacks Targeting Users, Obtaining User	-
6	-	Operating Systems: Security in Operating Systems, Security in the Design of Operating Systems	-
7	-	Network Concepts: Threats to Network Communications, Wireless Network Security	-
8	-	Network Concepts: Strategic Defenses: Security Countermeasures, Cryptography	-
9	-	Databases: Introduction to Databases, Security Requirements of Databases, Reliability	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Cloud Computing : Cloud Computing Concepts, Moving to the Cloud, Cloud Security Tools and Techniques, Cloud Identity Management, Securing IaaS	-
12	-	Privacy Concepts, Privacy Principles and Policies, Authentication and Privacy	-
13	-	Authentication and Privacy, Data Mining, Privacy on the Web, Email Security	-
14	-	Privacy Impacts of Emerging Technologies, Where the Field Is Headed	-
15	-	Management and Incidents: Security Planning, Business Continuity Planning	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1. Content is compiled from multiple sources. 2. Her Yönüyle Siber Savaş, Hasan ÇİFTÇİ, TÜBİTAK, 2017, 2.Baskı

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
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.						5

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.					4
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.						5

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.					4
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.					4
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.						5

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.						5
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.						5
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.				3
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.	0
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.						5

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	10	40
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	156