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Course Information

Course Title	Code	Semester	L+U Hour	Credits	ECTS
INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY	SGM109	1. Semester	2 + 0	2.0	4.0

Prerequisites

None

Language of Instruction	Turkish
Course Level	Associate's Degree
Course Type	Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors	Mehmet Batuhan ÖZDAŞ
Assistants
Goals	The course aims to introduce students to cybersecurity, covering basic concepts, defense and attack methods in the 'Cybersecurity Analyst and Operator' program. Students learn about cyber threats, attacker motivations, and gain knowledge on protecting systems and networks. Ethical considerations are emphasized, promoting compliance with laws and ethical boundaries. The course raises awareness about internet security and cybersecurity culture.
Course Content	Cyber Ethics, Cryptography Building Blocks, User Authentication Passwords, Biometrics, and Alternatives, Authentication Protocols and Key Establishment, Operating System Security and Access Control, Software Security, Exploits and Privilege Escalation, Malicious Software, Public Key Certificate Management and Usage Examples, Web and Browser Security, Personal Data Rights, GDPR/KVKK Regulations, Firewalls and Tunnels, Intrusion Detection and Network-Based Attacks
Learning Outcomes	1) Have awareness about ethical boundaries and demonstrate behaviour in accordance with laws and regulations in internet usage, digital interactions, and cybersecurity applications 2) Explain fundamental concepts in the field of cybersecurity, such as information security, cyber attacks, security policies, firewalls, malicious software, and authentication; Establish relationships between these concepts and relevant key terms. 3) Recognize and analyse different types of cyber threats. Comprehend attack methods and common techniques that cyber attackers can use. Gain a basic understanding to develop defense strategies