Advanced Risk Management Core topics covered are fundamentals, concepts, evaluation criteria and processes in risk management as well as uncertainty theory. Additionally, case studies from industry will convert knowledge acquired into applicable competencies. Finally, broader applications in corporate IT, the automotive process industry, mechatronic aviation and the medical industry are all discussed. (3 ECTS)
Algorithm & Data Structures ICS (3 ECTS)
Analysis ICS The fundamentals of differential and integral computation as well as all associated rules are presented and practised. Additionally, functional graphs such as symmetry, extreme points, zero points and turn around points as well as what is required to build the fundamentals for optimization theory are also covered. Finally, surface calculation, numerics (zero point detection with Newton, integral calculation and keystone rule) will supplement the analysis. (3 ECTS)
Cloud Security Cloud Computing is the new way of computing by today, and cloud security is an essential prerequisite and enabler for successful cloud operations. In addition, control and compliance aspects need to be addressed to provide the right environment within which organisations can use cloud. This module provides an overview of technical cloud security elements & introduces cloud relevant compliance frameworks. (3 ECTS)
Database and Security Discussions of database theory are on definitions, motivation and intention, data management, entity and relationship models. For relational databases main topics are relationship model, SQL, relational algebra, integrity, transactions and database security. (3 ECTS)
Discrete Mathematics Logic and evidence; sets, functions; numbers and matrices; mathematical justification, induction and recursion; basic counting; discrete probability theory; advanced counting; basics of graph and number theory. (3 ECTS)
Ethics A knowledge of ethics enables us to see how little we know of our surrounding world. This module will discuss a variety of ethical questions, thereby building solid arguments and prerequisites for taking responsibility. Further, in-depth and controversial reflection intensifies critical thinking, so, social, societal and moral implications of cyber security in a daily life context will be debated. (3 ECTS)
Intro Lab Information Security «Open your Mind» prepares for lateral thinking, which is the basis for analyzing the security of any system. Practical laboratory set-ups and configurations (protocol analysis, man-in-the-middle attack, spoofing, firewall, authentication authorization and accounting) put acquired knowledge into professional practice. (3 ECTS)
Information Security Fundamentals Fundamental IT threats and risks will be identified and presented in an understandable way. Organizational counter measures will be elaborated in a case study and fundamental technical concepts will be presented to secure IT infrastructure at any given protection level. (3 ECTS)
Information Security Lab All lessons will take place in the HSLU lab. The fundamental concepts of information security developed in the ISF module are extended by doing practical exercises, such as, for example, Public Key Infrastructure and defence concepts such as Access Management and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The necessary technologies and processes will be experienced in a practical way. (3 ECTS)
Information Security Management The processes of information security will be illustrated and portrayed in detail. The embedding in higher-level organizational processes will extend the generic understanding of the elaboration and implementation of security concepts. From theory and through mini cases, the drafting of concepts will be explained and approval processes trained. (3 ECTS)
Encryption Technologies and Mechanism Cryptographic fundamentals such as symmetric (block cipher, stream cipher, MAC, etc. ) and asymmetric ciphers (RSA, Diffie-Hellman, ElGamal, Elliptic curves etc.) are taught in an applied manner. The differences between digital signatures and asymmetric ciphers will be pointed out. Topics such as OKI, introduction to cryptographic protocols and quantum cryptography will also be covered. (3 ECTS)
Networking & CCNA 1 A basic knowledge of IT networks will be taught using the OSI and TCP/IP reference model. TCP/IP and Ethernet are studied in depth by doing practical exercises and the conception of networks is also covered. IPv4 and IPv6 are approached with equal weighting. (3 ECTS)
Networking & CCNA 2 Network fundamentals such as VLAN, ACLs, NAT, STP, Etherchannel, Routing (OSPF, EIGP) and Streaming Services (Streaming, Multicasting) are taught and tested in the labs along with case studies from industry. This course will prepare you for ICND1 certification. (3 ECTS)
Operating System & Architecture
Fundamentals, concepts, evaluation criteria and policies in operating systems and architecture frames will be discussed for corporate applications. Case studies from corporate IT will be looked at, as well as case studies from automotive, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), mechatronic, avionic and med-tech industries. (3 ECTS)
Operating System Security Hacker use fancy techniques for penetrating operating system und taking advantage of the comprise. Modern operation systems are using a variety of board measures for more resilience against a variety of attacks. Exercises, case studies and labs refine the theory and create practical value for students. (3 ECTS)
Privacy and Data Protection Challenges in safeguarding data privacy and the impact on society will be covered. Core privacy concepts such as transparency and non-aggregation are key topics. Finally, limitations as regards anononymisation, pseudonymisation and encryption will be presented and discussed in the context of privacy enhancing technologies. (3 ECTS)
Cyber Security in Product Engineering 1 Cyber security in product development. The aim of this module is to learn and apply secure software development as part of secure product development, in the context of case studies. Students will acquire basic knowledge to perform thread and vulnerability analyses and to consult product developers. (3 ECTS)
Cyber Security in Product Engineering 2 Cyber security in product development. The aim of this module is to master secure software development as part of secure product development. Students will be able to perform thread and vulnerability analyses and consult product developers. Students will apply what they have learnt to real projects from computer science students and / or from industry. (3 ECTS)
Secure Project and Teamwork
Successful academic work includes all necessary steps from project proposal and group work, to review processes and presentation techniques as well as a management summary. In this group, coordinated individual delivery of projects and the most important disciplines of cyber security are covered. (3 ECTS)
Software Quality and Security Basic concepts, evaluation criteria and policies of operating systems and architectures are presented in an applied corporate context and with case studies and exercises. In addition to the corporate IT concepts sectors like automotive, process industry, mechanical engineering, mechatronic, avionic and medical are challenged in equal disciplines. (3 ECTS)
Web Technologies In this assessment level module, the student learns the fundamentals of web technologies, web applications, and web frameworks. The module imparts basic level knowledge regarding technologies such as HTML and CSS, as well as dynamic web content creation using client- and server-side scripting languages. Specific HTML5 APIs are also part of the module content. Additionally, the module introduces different web-frameworks on the client-side and web services on server-side. (3 ECTS)
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