END USER SECURITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BGT157	END USER SECURITY	1	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Providing awareness of the risks inherent in the environments where data is circulated and stored, and gaining conceptual competence regarding the methods for eliminating these risks.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic security concepts, Threats to data security, Encryption methods and techniques, Attacks that threaten security and protection methods, Malware, Cyber ​​crimes, Network security.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines basic concepts related to information security and end-user security.
Describes common cyber threats (malware, phishing, social engineering, etc.) and assesses the impact of these threats on end users.
Discusses the precautions that can be taken within the scope of security awareness.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Concepts of Information Security Systems	Expression
2	Research	Information Systems and Security	Expression
3	Research	Security Management Practices, Risk Management	Expression
4	Research	Digital Attacks and Digital Attackers	Expression
5	Research	Cyberspace and Cybersecurity	Expression
6	Research	Cyber ​​Crimes	Expression
7	Research	Computer Forensics	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	Malware	Expression
10	Research	Malware	Expression
11	Research	Malware	Expression
12	Research	Encryption Methods and Techniques	Expression
13	Research	Network Security	Expression
14	Research	Firewall	Expression
15	Research	Social Engineering	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
COMPUTER SECURITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, Third Edition, William Stallings, Lawrie Brown, Prentice Hall
STAL11b Stallings, W. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2011
Berqnet Team. (2024). Cybersecurity for Everyone.
Akyıldız, M. A. (2024). SOME’ler İçin Ağ ve Malware Analizi.
Aslanbakan, E. (2016). Bilgi Güvenliği ve Hacking Yöntemleri.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	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	Knows the necessary terms and information in the computer field.
2	Gains knowledge of the concept of information security.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to learn the necessary concepts in the computer field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex Information Security problems; for this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design a complex computer-based system, process, security to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; for this purpose, the ability to apply modern design methods.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examining Information Security problems
2	Ability to work effectively within the discipline of Information Security and in multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills
3	Professional and ethical responsibility awareness
4	Knowledge of project management and business practices such as risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for Information Security applications
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish orally and in writing, foreign language knowledge

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Information about the effects of Information Security practices on health, environment and security in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age; Awareness of the legal consequences of Information Security solutions

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	12	2	24
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	2	1	2
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	1	1	1
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	78