Cyber Security and Blockchain Course
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Cyber Security and Blockchain Course

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What are the three most important concepts within cyber security?

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability

What is the primary purpose of the first part of the course?

  • To understand blockchain technology
  • To study economic theories
  • To provide basic concepts of cyber security (correct)
  • To learn programming languages
  • What does Blockchain technology allow?

  • Increased transaction fees
  • Public access to all transactions
  • Transactions to be anonymous and secure (correct)
  • Data sharing without any restrictions
  • The demand for jobs in cyber security will likely decrease in the future.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does availability mean in the context of cyber security?

    <p>Information should be consistently and readily accessible for authorized parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Course Assessment is allocated to the Final Exam?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the key references for the course.

    <p>Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of __________ means to prevent unauthorized access or sharing of data.

    <p>Confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT covered in the course outlines?

    <p>Artificial Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cryptography involves using two keys?

    <p>Asymmetric cryptography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following technologies with their purposes:

    <p>Digital signature = Authenticating the origin of digital messages PKI = Public Key Infrastructure for managing keys SSL = Secure Sockets Layer for internet security Biometric-based security = Security based on unique physical characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Objectives

    • Industry 4.0/5.0 offers societal benefits but also presents opportunities for cyberattacks.
    • The first part of the course aims to provide foundational cyber security concepts and skills for designing security policies and deploying protective technologies.
    • Blockchain is considered a second digital revolution, enabling anonymous and secure transactions of various types.
    • The second part of the course explores blockchain fundamentals, its development, potential business applications, and its transformative impact on Industry 4.0/5.0.
    • Due to industry 4.0/5.0 and digital transformation, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is high and is projected to rise as industries adopt these technologies for competitiveness.

    Course Desired Outcomes

    • By the end of the course, students should be able to:
      • Identify and explain modern cyber security threats.
      • Design robust cyber security policies and learn modern technologies.
      • Implement, manage, control, and govern cybersecurity at corporate and national levels.
      • Understand basic blockchain concepts and types.
      • Appreciate and learn potential applications of blockchain technology in various industries, including use cases and case studies.

    Course Assessment

    • Course assessment consists of:
      • Continuous Assessment (CA) - 50%
        • Individual Quiz - 30% (15 MCQs)
        • Individual Assignment - 20%
      • Final Exam - 50% (4 questions)

    Books

    • Text:
      • Stallings William, Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition, Pearson/Prentice-Hall, 2020.
    • References:
      • Sudeep Tanwar, Blockchain Technology: From Theory to Practice, Springer, 2022.
      • Ralph Moseley, Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies, CRS Press, December 2021

    Course Outlines - Part 1 (Cyber Security)

    • Introduction to Cyber Security
    • Cyber Security Threat Landscape
    • Industry 4.0/5.0 and Cyber Security
    • Cyber Security Education, Awareness, and Compliance
    • Cyber Security Planning and Policies
    • Cyber Security Risk Assessments and Biometric-based Security Approaches
    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography Algorithms, Digital Signatures, and Digital Certificates
    • Web Security (SSL, TLS, and SET), and the role of firewalls and Intrusion Detection in cybersecurity
    • Online Payment, Digital Cash, and Digital Wallets

    Course Outlines - Part 2 (Blockchain Technology)

    • Basics of Blockchain Technology
    • Types of Blockchain Technology
    • Blockchain Technology Development
    • Cryptocurrencies
      • Bitcoin
      • Ethereum
      • Ripple
    • DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
      • Stablecoins (DAI)
      • Non-fungible tokens (NFT)
    • Blockchain Technology Applications for Industry 4.0/5.0
    • Use cases and real-world case studies

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    • The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are paramount in cybersecurity.
      • Confidentiality: Restricting unauthorized access and sharing of data
      • Integrity: Ensuring data is not altered by unauthorized individuals.
      • Availability: Ensuring authorized parties have consistent and readily accessible information.
    • Maintaining systems, hardware, and software is crucial for availability.

    CNSS Cyber Security Model

    • The CNSS cyber security model is...

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    This quiz covers key concepts from a course focused on Industry 4.0/5.0, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in the face of modern threats and the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Students will learn to design security policies and understand the applications of blockchain in various industries.

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