| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts of information security.
- Learn concepts related to information security and its technologies.
- Develop the infrastructure, strategy, and architecture of information security.
- Understand key topics in risk management and information security practices.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course covers fundamental concepts related to information security and technologies, such as authentication, communication protocols, privacy, legal aspects, encryption systems, information security in IT systems, risk management, and risk assessment. Additionally, within the context of evolving information technologies, the course will address project-oriented information security, security concepts used in programming languages, as well as information security for the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence systems. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
What is information security? |
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2nd Week |
Fundamentals of information security, threats to information security, and protection procedures |
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3rd Week |
Security protocols, threats, risks, attacks, and data security |
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4th Week |
Fundamentals of cryptology, encryption techniques, and encryption standards |
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5th Week |
Information systems, privacy, and the legal approach |
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6th Week |
Social networks, cyber threats, and the importance of security |
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7th Week |
Computer applications and factors threatening data security |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Risk management, risk assessment |
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10th Week |
Risk management, risk control strategies |
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11th Week |
Attacks threatening security and protection methods |
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12th Week |
Information network structure and network security policies |
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13th Week |
Penetration testing |
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14th Week |
National and international concepts of information security |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Odabaşı, H. F., & Leymun, Ş. O. (Eds.). (2019). Bilişim etiği ve güvenliği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Kim, D., & Solomon, M. G. (2021). Fundamentals of information systems security (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Project |
1 |
15 |
| Attendance |
1 |
5 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Project |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 152 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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