Foundations of Cybersecurity

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Foundations of Cybersecurity (CSS225)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

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School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

CSS225 introduces students to essential concepts of information systems security. It covers key principles and approaches to secure systems design, cryptography, authentication, access and operations management. In addition, it emphasises the softer, human aspects of cybersecurity such as ethics, privacy and psychology. By integrating both technical and human-centric perspectives, this unique module provides a balanced understanding of how to protect information and systems from threats. Prior knowledge of cybersecurity is not essential.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Security 101
Understanding security models, design, and capabilities
Cryptography I: Fundamentals and symmetric key algorithms
Cryptography II: PKI and cryptographic applications
Toolbox I: Authentication
Toolbox II: Access control
Understanding legal issues and ethics
Understanding privacy
Implementing cybersecurity I: Physical security
Implementing cybersecurity II: Managing a security operations centre
Human aspects of cybersecurity I: Decision models and biases
Human aspects of cybersecurity II: Human factors and culture

Learning Outcome

Apply core security concepts and control frameworks.
Analyse and apply relevant laws, ethics, and privacy policies.
Explain human factors and behavioural issues in cybersecurity.
Employ security operations, resource protection, and change management.
Develop and implement threat modelling and secure design principles.
Implement identity management and access provisioning.