Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will:

  • understand the role of digital architectures in cybersecurity
  • have advanced knowledge of different types of cybersecurity controls
  • be able to apply enterprise architecture models to communicate cybersecurity requirements
  • be able to analyse digital architectures to identify strategic assets, threats, and vulnerabilities
  • be able to evaluate cyber risk scenarios using enterprise architecture models
  • be able to select appropriate cybersecurity controls to mitigate risk in enterprise architectures
  • be able to create enterprise security architecture

Contents

The course provides an architectural view of cyber risk and security controls in digital business scenarios. In addition, students become familiar with digital innovation concepts and will be introduced to enterprise architecture frameworks. During the course, we will draw on case studies and reports to apply frameworks and theories to analyse, design and communicate cybersecurity requirements.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminar discussions with practical case assignments and group tasks. The estimated workload is 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved mandatory presentations and assignments. More detailed information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Portfolio examination which includes individual assignment (30%) and group work assignment (70%). Graded A-F. More information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the course. There is no postponed exam in this course.

Student 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.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IS-425 – Enterprise Systems and Security Architecture. 7.5
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