Admission requirements
Admission only after intake,
see https://www.csacademy.nl/en/education/master-s-programmes/executive-master-s-programme-cyber-security
Description
Getting an understanding of the complexity and multi-nature of cyberspace and cyber risks.
Approaches for cyber risks analysis and their limitations
Motives and incentives underlying cyber attacks
Technical and non-technical means to execute cyber attacks
Vulnerabilities in the defense against cyber attacks
Metrics for measuring cyber risks
Risk analysis of (big) cyber incidents
Towards acceptable cyber risk levels
Course objectives
Participants have
Basic understanding & knowledge on existing (safety- and security-related) risks and risks analysis approaches and their applicability (for analyzing cyber risks)
Understanding of cyber attacks (including technical aspects as well as motives and incentives) and effectiveness of cyber defense mechanisms and tools
Participants are able to:understand the historical perspective of the emergence of cyberspace, its opportunities, benefits, and risks.
Identify cyber risks in different domains (critical infrastructures, organisations) and cascading effects
understand the complexity and multi-nature of several infamous cyber security incidents
understand the various dilemmas and legal constraints underlying cyber security
discuss tactic and strategic issues related to (technical and governance) cyber risk identification & quantification questions with relevant stakeholders
Timetable
7 days from 9.30 until 17.00
Friday 1 April 2016
Friday 8 April 2016
Friday 15 April 2016
Friday 22 April 2016
Friday 29 April 2016
Friday 13 May 2016
Friday 20 May 2016
Mode of instruction
Lectures, seminars, exercises, class discussion
Lecturers: Prof.dr. Jan van den Berg, Dr. Bibi van den Berg, Hans Hoogstraaten (HHS), Nina van der Knaap MSc and others
Course Load
5 EC
Assessment method
Assignments, written exam
Blackboard
Yes, for posting slides of lectures, relevant literature and assignments
Reading list
Compulsory literature and literature for further consultation will be announced via Blackboard
Registration
No registration is required for lectures and exams.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
NVT
Contact
Prof.dr. Jan van den Berg
Drs. Mireille Snels, programme manager