IS-429 Human and social aspects of cybersecurity
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Lucia Castro Herrera
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
This course delves into the human and social dimensions of cybersecurity. By exploring a range of theories, the course examines the complex interplay between human behavior, organizational culture, and cybersecurity policy compliance. Students will learn how human factors and social structures influence the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures within organizations. During the course, we will draw on case studies and reports to apply frameworks and theories to analyze challenges on security behavior.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the students will:
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have advanced knowledge of the role of human behavior and social structures on organizational cybersecurity and the related theories.
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be able to analyze and differentiate between the various theoretical frameworks and models discussed in the course, such as deterrence theory and fear appeal frameworks, in the context of cybersecurity.
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be able to valuate organizational security behavior and culture to identify organizational cybersecurity issues.
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be able to design a comprehensive plan or strategy for enhancing cybersecurity in an organization, integrating concepts like security policy compliance, deterrence, and organizational culture studied in the course.
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory presentation and assignments. More detailed information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminar discussions with practical case assignments and group tasks. The estimated workload is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with the student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
The course exam is a portfolio (individual grade) consisting of two types of assignments: Group assignments (70% of the grade). Individual assignments (30% of the grade). Details on the assignments will be published in Canvas. Graded assessment, A-F. There is no postponed examination in this course.