Course · SEC6301
Fundamentals of Information Security
Course information
- Course code
- SEC6301
- Credits (ECTS)
- 5
- L + S + Lab
- 15 + 0 + 30
- Year / semester
- Year 4 / semester 8
- Level of course
- Bachelor's degree
- Component
- University component (UC)
- Cycle
- BD
- Final assessment
- Examination
- Educational programme
- 6B06106 Computing and software
- Curriculum
- Вычислительная техника и программное обеспечение (2023-2027)
Course description
The discipline is aimed at developing knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and technologies of information security. The course covers cryptography, attack methods, security monitoring, network threat detection, and the use of security tools in real network infrastructure. The discipline contributes to learning outcomes related to applying information and communication technologies and solving tasks associated with software system security.
Student workload
| Type of work | Hours per week | Weeks | Total hours per semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures (L) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Laboratory work (Lab) | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Independent work under instructor supervision | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Independent student work | 6 | 15 | 90 |
| Total | 150 |
1 credit = 30 academic hours; a semester lasts 15 weeks.
Source: Platonus, working curriculum for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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