CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BGT251	CYBER SECURITY	3	3	3	8

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:	This course aims to provide an understanding of the basic concepts of basic cyber security and to have a general knowledge about internet security along with threats to digital assets in the field of cyber security.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course will cover the basic concepts of cybersecurity, user authentication methods, access controls, cloud computing and database security, malware, DoS and DDoS attacks, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS and IPS), buffer overflows, software and operating system security, symmetric encryption, public key cryptography, internet security protocols, wireless network security, and the legal and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain cybersecurity concepts and learn their fundamental principles.
Identify security threats and understand appropriate countermeasures.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior and professional and ethical responsibility in accordance with ethical principles in cybersecurity.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Cyber ​​Security Basic Concepts	Lecture, Application
2	Research	User Authentication	Lecture, Application
3	Research	Access Controls	Lecture, Application
4	Research	Cloud Computing Security	Lecture, Application
5	Research	Database Security	Lecture, Application
6	Research	Malware	Lecture, Application
7	Research	DoS and DDoS	Lecture, Application
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	IDS	Lecture, Application
10	Research	Firewall ve IPS	Lecture, Application
11	Research	Buffer Overflow	Lecture, Application
12	Research	Software and Operating System Security	Lecture, Application
13	Research	Symmetric Encryption, Public Key Cryptography	Lecture, Application
14	Research	Internet Security Protocols and Standards	Lecture, Application
15	Research	Wireless Network Security, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Cyber ​​Security	Lecture, Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Computer Security, William Stallings and Lawrie Brown, Pearson Publishing, 3rd Edition
Pekel, A. (2024). Cyber ​​Security Management; Threats and Countermeasures.
Özkaya, E. (2019). Cyber ​​Security. Buzdağı Publications.
Aslanbakan, E. (2016). Cyber ​​Security and Hacking Methods.

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	4	8
Laboratory	14	2	28
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	4	4	16
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	14	3	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	71	0	201