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Prerequisites
Identical coursesCyber Crime Fundamentals (B-TM-YP0874)
Van Buitenen Bart (coordinator) | Van Buitenen Bart Aims
The student can
- recognize basic information security concepts, errors and solutions from practical use cases
- explain the factors that influence the information security of an application.
- formulate the balance between security and ease of use using examples.
- understand basic principles of cryptography ( encryption, hashing)
- explain the usefulness and application of international standards.
- articulate the basic principles of an information security policy and plan.
- recognize assets, threats, risks and vulnerabilities in a given problem statement.
Previous knowledge
Finished secondary school.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
YP0839 : Information Security Fundamentals (No longer offered this academic year)
YP0857 : Information Security Fundamentals (No longer offered this academic year)
YP0598 : Information Security - Fundamentals (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of International Business Management - English Programme (Mechelen) (Specialisation Data Science, Protection & Security - Initally start(ed) in February) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of International Business Management - English Programme (Mechelen) (Specialisation Data Science, Protection & Security - Start September) 180 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Cyber Crime Fundamentals (B-TM-YP5913)
EnglishFormat: Lecture-practical-assignment
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Second termVan Buitenen Bart Content
- Be able to recognize and apply the technical measures of the ISO27000 standard in practice
- Recognize concepts from cryptography, use of cryptography and its weaknesses
- Relevant legislation on information security to include GDPR compliance
- Basic concepts of information security per domain (people, physical, technical,…)
- Information security management in an organization, through vulnerability management, risk management and patch management
- Preparation for information security for companies and organizations of all sizes
Course material
Slides and internet resources
Course material via learning platform
Lists of books, external courses, relevant software and hardware
Format: more information
Discussion - Group work - Exercises/assignments - Exercise session - Practicum
Evaluation
Cyber Crime Fundamentals (B-TM-YB8312)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
Information about retaking exams
This course unit does not allow partial mark transfers.