Security, privacy, and data protection are increasingly important for software systems and information technology in general. None of the concepts can be separated from each other. Thus, after this course, the participants will have advanced and holistic understanding of privacy and data protection on one hand and security on the other.
After the course, the students
know the basic elements of software security and privacy
are familiar with secure software engineering practices and techniques
know a broad set of software security threats and possible countermeasures
are familiar with secure programming and related tools
have a good knowledge of software vulnerabilities, their discovery and manifestations in software
have a broad understanding of GDPR, its elements, with a specific focus on software development
know the historical, philosophical and legal background of privacy and data protection
are familiar with privacy engineering and its core concepts
The course strengthens the following working life skills: creativity, multi-professionalism, problem solving skills and information and communication technology skills.
- Teacher
Ville Leppänen