Course content

Cyber domain, social and technological aspects

Controlling the Cyber Domain

Introduction to Information Management

Introduction to Network Centric Business

Introduction to Information/cyber Warfare

Cyber tactics

The role of cyber security teams (CSIRT, SOC,)

Cyber warfare defences

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate possess knowledge on both societal and technological aspects of cyerdomain

The candidate possess advanced knowledge of how to control the cyber domain

The candidate possess basic knowledge of areas of information management, network centric business and information/cyber warfare

The candidate possess advanced knowledge of cyber tactics

The candidate possess advanced knowledge of the role of cyber security teams (CSIRT, SOC)

The candidate possess advanced knowledge of cyber warfare defensive techniques.

Skills:

The candidate is capable of understanding the societal, organizational and technical aspects of cyber domain

The candidate is able to understand the importance of and the role of information management, network centric business and information/cyber warfare

The candidate is capable of applying advanced cyber tactics

The candidate is able to lead and operate a cyber security team (CSIRT, SOC)

The candidate apply advanced cyber warfare defensive techniques

General competence:

The candidate is capable of analyzing relevant professional and research problems in the field of cyber warfare and tactics

The candidate is capable of applying their knowledge and skills in new fields, in order to accomplish advanced task and projects

The candidate is capable of leading and running a cyber security team, such as a CSIRT or SOC.

The candidate is capable of discussing professional problems, analysis and conclusions in the field of cyber warfare, defence and tactics, both with professionals and with general audience

The candidate has the learning skills to continue acquiring new knowledge and skills in a largely self-directed manner

The candidate is capable of contributing to innovation and innovation processes

Learning methods and activities

Forelesninger|Lab.øvelser|Nettstøttet læring|Obligatoriske oppgaver|Prosjektarbeid

Utfyllende informasjon:

The course will be made accessible for both campus and remote students. Students are free to choose the pedagogic arrangement that is best fitted for their own requirement. The lectures in the course will be given on campus and are recorded.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

Announced fall 2017

Further on evaluation

Utfyllende om kontinuasjon:

For the final, written exam: Ordinary re-sit exam in August.

Vurderingsformer:

An overall evaluation based on 100 point scale, where project work counts 40 points, oral presentation counts 20 points, and final, written exam (3 hours) counts 40 points. Conversion from 100 point scale to A-F scale according to recommended conversion table.In specificcircumstances, the course responsible can slightly adjust the limits in the conversion table to enforce compatibility with the qualitative descriptions on the A-F scale.

Specific conditions

Course materials

Books/standards, conference/journal papers and web resources, such as

A.Jones, G.L.Kovacich, P. G. Luzwick: Global Information Warfare: How businesses, Governments and others achieve objectives and attain competitive advantages.

C.Zimmermann: 10 Strategies for a World Class Cybersecurity Operations Center, Mitre

Selection of articles, to be announces at startup