20646 - INTRODUCTION TO CYBER RISK
Department of Social and Political Sciences
Course taught in English
Go to class group/s: 25
Course Director:
GRETA NASI
GRETA NASI
Mission & Content Summary
MISSION
The mission of this seminar is to explore the trends of cyber risks under multiple perspectives (technical, economical, geopolitical, societal) and to present the skills required to have a career in this field. The seminar provides a toolkit for students of the Master of Science in Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance, including an introduction to emerging professional opportunities and challenges in the program-specific professional areas (cyber risk management and data protection and security) and an overview of relevant cyber topics and how they influence activities and value generated by companies, governments and institutions.
CONTENT SUMMARY
The course introduces key topics in cyber risks with a specific reference to:
- Understanding the cyber risk from multiple perspectives
- Current professional challenges and opportunities related to cyber risk
- Trends and topics of cyber risks and how they affect companies, institutions and governments
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
After successful completion of this seminar, students will be able to recognize the trends and topics related to cyber risk, as well as the professional opportunities and challenges to work in this field. They should be also able to identify current trends and explain how they influence activities and values of companies, governments and institutions.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
After successful completion of this seminar, students will be able to recognize the trends and topics related to cyber risk, as well as the professional opportunities and challenges to work in this field. They should be also able to identify current trends and explain how they influence activities and values of companies, governments and institutions.
Teaching methods
- Face-to-face lectures
- Case studies /Incidents (traditional, online)
DETAILS
Face to face activities are aimed at exploring the key topics related to cybersecurity.
Case studies and incidents support the discussion.
Assessment methods
| Continuous assessment | Partial exams | General exam | |
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ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
Prova individuale scritta (tradizionale/online)
Teaching materials
ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
Handouts provided in class
Last change 05/03/2024 10:58