This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify security threats and vulnerabilities that may arise in an Internet-based business environment as well as to evaluate and implement protective measures. Topics to be covered include cyber security threats; types of malware, attack vectors, and prevention; risk analysis and management; authentication with access control, passwords, two-factor authentication; symmetric and asymmetric cryptography; network security such as firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection / prevention; and Blockchain concepts, benefits, issues, and real world application examples to support students in understanding how blockchain may improve data security in the cyber space.

CILO-1: Explain the complexities of the cyberspace that may bring about threats to businesses. CILO-2: Conduct an risk analysis for the business. CILO-3: Formulate appropriate risk management plan. CILO-4: Adopt appropriate technologies for cyber security. CILO-5: Explain the concept of blockchain technology. CILO-6: Assess the pros and cons of blockchain for cyber security. CILO-7: Propose the application of blockchain to support business development.