School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||
Course Code | COMP 461 | ||||
Course Title in English | Introduction to Cyber Security | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Siber Güvenliğe Giriş | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 156 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites | None | ||||
Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||
Registration Restrictions | Undergraduate students only | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | To develop the technical skills necessary for Cyber Security and gaining practical expertise and learning attack detection systems, techniques and software that solve cyber security problems, smart systems. | ||||
Course Description | Internet and Web security. Security standards. Intruders and viruses. E-mail security. Firewalls.Varieties of attacks to information systems. Counter measures and techniques. Counter measures against a specific type of attack. Heuristic methods. Monitoring methods. Determining malicious logic. Analysis of security flaws. Enhancing protective methods. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | İnternet güvenliği. Güvenlik standartları. Yabancılar ve virüsler. E-posta güvenliği, Firewall lar.Bilgi sistemlerine yönelik saldırı türleri, Saldırılara karşı geliştirilen yöntemler ve teknikler: Saldırı türüne özel karşı önlemler, Sezgisel önlemler, Bilgi sistemini izleme yöntemleri, Kötü niyetli davranışların saptanması, Güvenlik açıklarının incelenmesi, Önleme yöntemlerinin geliştirilmesi |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) identify basic features of Cyber Security; 2) comprehend intrusion detection mechanisms; 3) determine counter measures against common types of attacks 4) apply cyber security mechanisms 5) acquire and apply new knowledge as needed |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
Prepared by and Date | NAFİZ ÜNLÜ , November 2023 |
Course Coordinator | ŞENİZ DEMİR |
Semester | Spring,Fall |
Name of Instructor |
Week | Subject |
1) | Vulnerability, threat and attack |
2) | Attack types and their classification |
3) | Common defense methods against common attacks |
4) | Defense methods based on classified data |
5) | Defense methods based on heuristics |
6) | Monitoring information systems |
7) | Detecting malicious behavior |
8) | Defense methods against insider attacks |
9) | Up-to-date threats |
10) | Design a defense approach based on a selected threat (Discussion and induction) |
11) | Up-to-date threats |
12) | Design a defense approach based on a selected threat (Discussion and induction) |
13) | Paper discussion |
14) | Paper discussion |
15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | 1. The State of the Art in Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Al-Sakib Khan Pathan, 2014, Auerbach Publications. 2. Network Security Assessment: Know Your Network, 2nd Ed., Chris McNab, 2007, O'Reilly Media. 3. Security Strategies In Web Applications And Social Networking, Mike Harwood, Marcus Goncalves, Matthew Pemble, 2010, Jones & Bartlett Learning. 4. IT Audit, Control, and Security, 2nd Ed., Robert R. Moeller, 2010, Wiley. 5. Information Assurance Architecture, Keith D. Willett, 2008, Auerbach | ||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom | ||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | Assignments, Term Project | ||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||
Computer Use | Required | ||||||||||||
Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
nafiz.unlu@gmail.com Dr. Nafiz Ünlü Instructor’s office: Phone number: 0090-542-2169366 Office hours: After the lecture via appointments E-mail address: nafiz.unlu@gmail.com Rules for attendance: No attendance required Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 84 | ||
Project | 6 | 8 | 1 | 54 | |||
Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 18 | ||
Total Workload | 156 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 6.2 | ||||||
ECTS | 6 |