IT Security (ISE542) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
IT Security ISE542 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to explain the threats and vulnerabilities present in the existing information systems. The course also introduces how to design and implement secure systems that will address the threats.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the basic terms and concepts for IT security
  • Prepare plans for IT security
  • Develop IT security policies and programs
  • Recognize international security management models
  • Produce practical security solutions
  • Manage IT security risks
  • Attain knowledge about personnel security and ethics
Course Content Introduction to IT security, security plans, security policies, security models: TCSEC, common criteria, ISE/IEC 27000, CIBIT, ITIL; security risk assessment and management; security solutions; IT services and security; personnel security; ethics in IT security.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to IT security Chapter 1
2 Planning for security Chapter 2, 3
3 IT security policy Chapter 4
4 Developing security program Chapter 5
5 Security models and practices Chapter 6, 7
6 Information security management systems Instructor notes
7 Information security management systems Instructor notes
8 Information security management systems Instructor notes
9 Risk management Chapter 8, 9
10 Risk management Chapter 8, 9
11 Security solutions Chapter 10
12 Security solutions Chapter 10
13 Personnel security Chapter 11
14 Ethics in IT security Chapter 12
15 Final Examination Period Review of topics
16 Final Examination Period Review of topics

Sources

Course Book 1. Management of Information Security, M.E.Whitman, H.J.Mattord, Course Technology Cengage Learning, 2010, ISBN: 978-0-8400-3160-0
Other Sources 2. Computer forensics and cyber-crime, Britz M., Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0132447495, 2008.
3. Introduction to Computer Security, Bishop Matt, Addison-Wesley, Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: 0-321-24744-2, 2005.
4. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, W. Stallings, 4/E, Prentice-Hall, 2006.
5. Security in Computing (3rd edition), Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari L. Pfleeger, Prentice-Hall, ISBN: 0-13-035548-8, 2003.
6. ISO/IEC 27001 Information Technology – Security Techniques – Information Security Management Systems – Requirements, 2005.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering-specific subjects; uses theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of computer engineering.
6 Works effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Communicates effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Knows at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
9 Has awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously improves oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. X
11 Has knowledge about the standards used in computer engineering applications. X
12 Has knowledge about workplace practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. X
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Has knowledge about sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the health, environmental, and safety impacts of computer engineering applications in universal and societal dimensions and the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering. X
16 Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Analyzes, designs, and expresses numerical computation and digital representation systems.
18 Uses programming languages and appropriate computer engineering concepts to solve computational problems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 5 80
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 15 45
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 30 30
Total Workload 175